Turkey is dynamic and its rich history and culture challenge Western stereotypes of a homogenous Islamic Middle East. This dynamism is evidenced through the struggle to carve out a uniquely Turkish identity after the end of World War I, the effects of Atatürk’s modernizing reforms, and lasting tensions between Islamism and secularism. Turkey’s unique location at the border between Europe and Asia creates a cultural pivot point between East and West. At the same time, Ottoman history is a backdrop for many of Turkey’s living artistic and cultural practices today.

Interested? Register here to learn more about Turkish culture, language, and cuisine at “A Taste of Turkish Delight!”, a 50-minute immersive event open to all UT students on Wednesday, March 30, April 13, and April 20, 2022. All three “A Taste of Turkish Delight!” sessions will be held in the Middle Eastern Studies Reading Room (CAL 516). Each session is limited to 25 students.