Turkish Studies
| Specialisation of: | Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 60842 |
If you are interested in Turkey in the widest sense, ranging from history to linguistics, from literature to art and material culture, this MA specialisation offers excellent opportunities to deepen your knowledge and academic skills in Turkish Studies. You can gain insight into the dynamics of modernisation in Turkey, with an eye to the legacy of the past as well as the long term political, social, economic and cultural developments.
Through our links with the Turkish academic and intellectual world you will have the possibility to participate in a continuous exchange of up-to-date knowledge of the field. With its wide range of topics and its international student body, the programme creates an interesting and stimulating international study environment for anybody interested in pursuing a degree in Middle Eastern Studies with a focus on Turkish Studies.
Staff
The programme includes courses offered by specialists on
- Ottoman and modern Turkish history: Prof. Erik Jan Zürcher and Dr. Jan Schmidt ;
- Social history of Central Asia and the Caucasus: Prof. Touraj Atabaki ;
- Linguistics: Dr. Gerjan van Schaaik ;
- Cultural history and art and material culture: Dr. Hans Theunissen ;
- Literature and performing arts: Dr. Petra de Bruijn ;
- Minorities and Christian communities in the Middle East: Prof. Heleen Murre-van den Berg and Dr. Tsolin Nalbantian.
More information on the Turkish Studies Staff Page.
