AUP student taking a photo of the Seine during Orientation.

Fall 2019

Istanbul - Global City

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 08:00 to Sunday, November 3, 2019 - 20:00

All MAGC students

CM5001A&B Global Communications

CM5002 Brands & Beliefs

ES/HI2010 Early Islamic History

Onetime capital of three empires (Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman),Istanbul is one of Europe’s three biggest cities. Now economic capital of the Turkish Republic, it is a global city linked in to the Balkans, the Middle East,Russia and Central Asia. This trip allows students to understand something of the complex dynamics of a city whose media products (films, TV and music) are enjoyed far beyond Turkey. As well as discovering the main sights of Istanbul, take the opportunities to meet communications and branding professionals and AUP alumni. Gain a sense of Constantinople, the city which the early caliphate was unable to take.

Led by Professors Justin McGuinness & Waddick Doyle

Cost: 875€ (includes round-trip train transportation, hotel accommodations with breakfast, on-site transportation, entrance fees, guided visits, professors’ trip costs, and VAT)

Last day to register/cancel: September 8

Late cancellation fee: 875€

Payment for study trips must be made no later than September 20 for the Fall 2019 semester. Any concerns in this regard should be addressed to the Cultural Program & Student Accounting Services.