This course explores the complexities of cultural heritage in modern Turkey. It examines how historical sites and cultural practices are intertwined with national identity, memory, and power. Students will investigate the politics of preservation, considering who decides what is preserved and how it is presented. The course includes ethnographic studies, theoretical texts, Orhan Pamuk's novel "The Museum of Innocence," and fieldwork to develop research skills. The aim is to understand how heritage shapes identity, political legitimacy, and social memory.
Prof. Houman Oliaei
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