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Cultural
exchange could take teachers to Turkey
Imagine touring a nation whose rich history bridges the East
and West – the country that introduced coffee and tulips to
Europe, and the birthplace of the writer of Aesop’s fables.
That nation is Turkey, and South Dakota educators are
invited to participate in a cultural exchange that could
take them halfway around the world!
The South Dakota Council on World Affairs, in conjunction
with the Turkish Cultural Foundation, the Department of
Education, and the College of Education and Counseling at
South Dakota State University, is hosting this exciting
exchange opportunity. K-12 educators, administrators and
counselors in South Dakota are eligible to participate. The
exchange consists of three parts: a workshop, a 17-day trip
to Turkey (four workshop participants will be chosen to
travel to Turkey this summer), and developing post-tour
presentations that highlight Turkish culture.
The opportunity kicks off with a workshop May 12 at the
University Center (formerly USDSU) in Sioux Falls. Here,
participants will begin an exploration of Turkish culture.
They will learn ways to use the information presented in
their classroom, with the ultimate aim of promoting global
awareness. Participants can earn CEUs for the workshop (with
follow-up assignment).
The South Dakota Council on World Affairs can select four
people to participate in a 17-day tour in Turkey, July
25-Aug. 10. Participants will contribute $500 to the Turkish
Cultural Foundation. The foundation will arrange and pay for
airfare from Sioux Falls to Istanbul and costs in Turkey,
including ground transportation, hotels and most meals.
Participants will need a passport and will purchase a visa
($20) when they arrive in Turkey. English-speaking guides
will accompany the group.
Those who travel to Turkey will be asked to assist the
South Dakota Council on World Affairs in developing and
presenting public programs highlighting Turkish culture.
For more information, contact the South Dakota Council on
World Affairs at (605) 688-5416 or
Harriet.swedlund@sdstate.edu.
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