Dear Colleagues,

Below is a call for applications announcement for the Second Annual
International Summer School at Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University, to be held on
July 13-31, 2006.
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Second International Summer School in Central Asia

History, culture, language, literature, anthropology, sociology, geography,
economics, current affairs, art, drama, folk music

Program dates: July 13-31, 2006
Venue: Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

The Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University cordially invites participants to take
part in an unforgettable Central Asian cultural and educational Second
International Summer School during the summer of 2006. The purpose of bringing
people together for the 19 day event is to offer participants an insightful and
educational perspective of Kyrgyzstan's people, culture, history, and political
and economic institutions.

The International Summer School remains the only facility of its kind in Central
Asia for those who are interested in Central Asian Studies and the Turkic World
in a historical transition period. Its primary role is to promote the exchange
of information and to communicate the knowledge and experiences of the Kyrgyz
nation in various fields through seminars, conferences, workshops, and daily
Kyrgyz language courses during nineteen days of sessions. Lectures and seminars
will be complemented by visits, field tours, and musical events.

The initiative of creating the intensive summer school program and why it will
differ from any other "vacation" you have experienced in your lifetime is
simple: the program is designed to enrich the lives of participants by offering
an intimate peek at one of Central Asia's most diverse nations. The summer
school program will include lectures and seminars facilitated by internationally
acclaimed scholars representing various social institutions of the Kyrgyz
Republic. In studying the Kyrgyz nation, participants will be invited to learn
and experience rich and informative presentations devoted towards history,
culture, music, politics, anthropology, film and theater, language and
literature, and social life.

Eligibility: The International Summer School welcomes applicants from a wide
range of educational backgrounds. Participants for the International Summer
School are encouraged to be students, scholars, academics, professionals, and
retirees from 18 to 75 years of age from all parts of the world.

The application deadline is May 1, 2006.
(Online application: http://www.summerschool.manas.kg/form/index.php )

Find out more at:
www.summerschool.manas.kg

International Summer School Office
Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University
56, Mira Avenue, Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
Phone: +996 (312) 55 27 52 ext. 11 09
Fax: +996 (312) 54 39 65
Email: summerschool@...
Webpage: www.summerschool.manas.kg


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