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Second International Summer School in Central Asia

Program dates: July 13-31, 2006

Venue: Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Application deadline: May 1, 2006

Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University International Summer School was established to encourage interest and to promote and coordinate information about the Turkic Nations of Central Asia in general and about Kyrgyzstan in particular.

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 and workshops during nineteen days of sessions. Lectures and seminars will be complemented by visits, field tours, and musical events.

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 peoples, culture, history, and political and economic institutions.

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.

Estimated program cost: The cost of the International Summer School Program will be between $1,100 to $1,500 per participant according to the preference of the accommodation. The ISS fee will cover all tuition, accommodation, meals, excursions and transportation within Kyrgyzstan.

An official letter of invitation to attend the Summer School Program will be forwarded to any individual upon request to assist in obtaining a visa to enter Kyrgyzstan or for any other reason.

For more information, please visit the International Summer School web site at:

www.summerschool.manas.kg

Email: summerschool@manas.kg

Telephone: +996 (312) 55 27 52

Fax: +996 (312) 54 39 65

Should you have any questions concerning the program details, please feel free to contact with us.

Samara Turdalieva

Executive Secretary

International Summer School

Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University

Tel: +996 (312) 55 27 52 ext. 1109

Mobile: +996 (502) 38 91 62

Fax: +996 (312) 54 39 65

E-mail: summerschool@manas.kg

Website: www.summerschool.manas.kg