1. College Algebra in Istanbul, Turkey Summer Session II July 5 - August 5, 2010 Summer Session II July 5 - August 5, 2010

2. Why College Algebra in Capital of the Ottoman Empire Rich landmarks Asia Europe Istanbul

3. College Algebra in Istanbul helps you develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with culture understand its connections to other disciplines Immerses you in the history of Algebra and gives you the opportunity to model some geometrical shapes like …

4. Land Marks like Haghia Sophia – “The Holy Wisdom”

5. Sultan Ahmed Mosque - Blue Mosque (1616)

6. The Grand Bazaar

7. Istanbul City Walls

8. The Belgrade Gate

9. The Bosphorus Bridge (1973)

10. Ephesus Library of Celcus (115 AD)

11. The Temple of Apollo 6 th Century BC

12. These landmarks capture the history of the Ottoman Empire, its great civilization, and its contributions to the world of Education, in particular Algebra

13. Important Announcements Dear Students: Istanbul application packets are ready for pick up at the Study Abroad 101 Information Sessions on the following times and days: Tuesday, December 1: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 Wednesday, December 2: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 Thursday, December 3: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 Tuesday, December 8: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 OR – The Office of International Education, University Center, Room 303-B Istanbul Introductory Orientation for students and parents: Saturday, December 5: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. University Center, Bay view Room 320 Please provide your choices of classes as 1st, 2nd, 3rd from the list below: [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice ENGL 2332 Literature of the Western World [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice POLS 2306 State and Local Government [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice GEOL 1403 Physical Geology [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice MATH 1314 [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice COMM 1315 [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice ECON 2301 [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice SOCI 1301 [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice ARTS 1301 Please reply to this email with the following information: [ ] Yes. I will be attending the Introductory Orientation as noted above [ ] No. I will not be attending the Introductory Orientation, but I am interested in the Istanbul Summer 2010 Program. Thanks, ============================== Blanca E. Ordner, Advisor Study Abroad Programs Office of International Education UC 303-B Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5780 Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5780 Office: 361/825-2789 Fax #: 361/825-2223