I shared Turkish tea and a conversation with Ozgul Andican for the public Turkish TV culture hour.
My appearance on Voice of America, 90 years after my great grandfather, Cemil Bilsel "appeared" or spoke on it. He was an expert and author of international law practice. I am an expert in Turkish hand gestures. Super fun experience and a wonderful host, Yenal Kucuker. How does it get better than that? Check out his blog: http://blogs.voanews.com/turkish/amerikan-ruyasi/2014/06/17/tara-alisbahtan-turk-elleri/

Come see me at the University of Chicago as I present thanks to the Turkish Student Association, October 22nd, 2013 @ 4 p.m.
Indiana University, Turkish Studies Department and Turkish Flagship Program, April 22, 2013
Details on the way!
Two 60 minute presentations to an audience of academics, community members and students on the significance of these gestures for 1) learning and integrating a language to remove barriers to learning; 2) the sociopolitical meaning behind these gestures; 3) what they tell you about Turkish culture and the ensuing awareness of your own. Click here to read an endorsement |