Cultural Interactions in Turkish Social and Business Life
An Awareness Program about Turkish Culture for Expatriates
Target Groups
- Expatriates and/or their family members
- Repatriates and/or their family members
Facilitators
- Prof. Dr. Zeynep Aycan
Koc University
www.zeynepaycan.net - Şerif Yenen
Turkish travel specialist, travel writer, tourist guide and lecturer
www.serifyenen.com
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serif_Yenen
Duration
Two full days: February 14 and 15, 2015
Program
January 10, 2015
09:00 – 12:00 “Basic Knowledge on Turkish Culture-1” by Şerif Yenen
(History of İstanbul, Prominent Treasures of Istanbul, Introduction to Turkish Language, Body Language, Political System, Bayram-Holidays, Controversial Topics)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 17:00 “Understanding Culture & Cross-cultural Differences” by Prof. Dr. Zeynep Aycan
17:30 – 19:00 “Workshop on one of the traditional Turkish arts”
January 17, 2015
09:00 – 12:00 “Basic Knowledge on Turkish Culture-2” by Şerif Yenen (History of Anatolia, Prominent Treasures of Turkey, Educational System, Death and Burial, Customs and Behavior, Proverbs, Neighborly Duties, Mercantile Habits, Superstitious Beliefs and Behavior, Current Issues and Controversial Topics)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 17:00 “Cross-cultural Management: Leadership, Motivation & Teamwork” by Prof. Dr. Zeynep Aycan
17:30 – 19:00 “Workshop on one of the traditional Turkish arts”
Included:
- Lunches on both days
- Workshop Materials
- Prof. Dr Zeynep Aycan’s Book: “Organizations and Management in Cross-Cultural Context”
Şerif Yenen’s Book: “Quick Guide İstanbul”
Şerif Yenen’s Travel Documentary Film on DVD: “Istanbul Unveiled”
Price: €850 Euros + VAT per participant
Capacity: Minimum 3, Maximum 9 Participants
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