International Exchanges
(Pitzer Students Only)

Turkey

Program Title: Pitzer Exchange with Middle East Technical University (METU)
Location Ankara, Turkey
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankara%2C_Turkey
Host Website http://www.metu.edu/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East_Technical_University
Eligibility Students in good standing at Pitzer College. Preference given to juniors and first semester seniors but sophomores are eligible if space is available.
Preparation At least one course with content on the Middle East in history, politics, literature, religious studies, or international relations is required. General preparation is also recommended: Language, Culture and Society; Intercultural Communications; Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies; Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
Application Pitzer College general application and the METU forms
Program Dates Fall Semester: Early August to late December
Spring Semester: Early January to late May
Required Courses Participants are expected to take one course that includes content on Turkish history, politics, literature or culture, and the Pitzer Sakai course Intercultural Fieldbook Writing Course.
Intensive Language Students will take a 3-4 week intensive Turkish course prior to the university courses and may continue language study at the university during the semester.
Independent Study See a Study Abroad Adviser
Course Options The University offers broad curricular offerings with particular strengths in the natural sciences, engineering and the social sciences.
Credit Possible Students tkae a pre-semester Turkish language course, a full course load of 15 or 16 units at METU (typically 5 courses worth 3 units each) and and the Pitzer Sakai course Intercultural Fieldbook Writing course worth 0.5 of a Pitzer course.
Housing Options Students will live with host families during the language course then will move into a METU dormitory. Rooms are shared. Meals are independently arranged.
Advising Notes Students have the option of continuing their language studies through Turkish courses available at METU. Up to two students per year can be accepted. In certain semesters, more spaces may be available. Consult a Study Abroad Adviser.