The Forum

The Forum relies on contributions from the Turkish Studies community for its success. If you are interested in writing an article for publication, please review the instructions and guidelines below:

While all submitted articles will be considered for publication, we encourage you to look at the list of upcoming content below before writing an article. There is a greater liklihood that a submission will be published if it incorporates one of the upcoming themes.

All submissions and questions regarding appropriate content for The Forum should be sent to the editor, Alisa Tugberk, at alisa.tugberk@turkishstudies.org.

Articles may be submitted in either English or Turkish.

Unless provided by the author, all translations will be done by staff at The Forum.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Content Schedule - Volume 2

Issue 2
Submissions due January 16th, 2008

Theme:
Why Turkish Studies? (cont'd from Issue 1)

Content:
Encouraging educators to offer courses related to Turkish Studies.

Reflections on Turkish-America


Issue 3
Submissions due February 18th, 2008

Theme:
The Next Generation: Turkish Studies before Graduate School

Content:
Student Focus: Undergraduate voices- Turkish Studies in undergraduate courses

Educator Focus: How is Turkish Studies pertinent to undergraduate curricula?

Professional Focus: Summer job opportunities for undergraduates in Turkish Studies

Reflections on Turkish-America


Issue 4
Submissions due March 21st, 2008

Theme:
Is it possible to promote Turkish Studies in high school?

Content:
Student Focus: What factors encourage undergraduates to pursue a degree in Turkish Studies? Are they linked to exposure to Turkish Studies in high school?

Educator Focus: How do you integrate Turkish Studies into a high school curriculum? What is the justification for doing so?

Reflections on Turkish-America


Issue 5
Submissions due April 18th, 2008

Theme:
Applied Turkish Studies - Using Turkish Studies to Prepare for a Career

Content:
Student Focus: What are your thoughts on the ability of coursework in Turkish Studies to prepare you for the job market?

Educator Focus: What aspects of Turkish Studies can be emphasized to encourage professionally-oriented students to become engaged with Turkish Studies?

Professional Focus: How has preparation in Turkish Studies benefited you in your professional life?

Reflections on Turkish-America


Issue 6
Submissions due May 16th, 2008

Theme:
Applied Turkish Studies - Turkish Studies as a Career

Content:
Student Focus: How do you view the field of Turkish Studies? Is it expanding or contracting? What are the opportunities for young scholars in Turkish Studies today? ten years from now?

Educator Focus: How is the new generation of scholars being brought up? What fields are they in? Are there any noticeable breaks with previous generations of scholars in Turkish Studies?

Professional Focus: What are the options available to Turkish Studies scholars (those who hold PhDs) outside of academia?