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Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Red Dots - Week 7
Eye - Opener about Istanbul
I. Stereotypes, myths:
- Stereotypes:
- Black Hair and dark skin
- Wearing a headscarfs is mandatory for women
- Traditional Clothing
- People are extremely hospitable.
- Men are dominant, women are submissive and stay at home.
MYTHS:
- Turkish people are uneducated: it is wrong. School education is compulsory for 6 - 18 year old. There are over 100 universities in Turkey, some of which are very good, well respected and internationally known.
- The water is dirty: It is wrong. In most areas the water is perfectly safe to dink, especially those where the water is freshly soured from melting snow on the mountains, springs, etc. There are some cities where old pluming pipes affects the safety of the water, but on whole the water is clean, however it may upset people if they are not used to it, as it has a higher mineral content and particularly high chlorine levels.
- The country is unsafe.
II. Discussion:
- From the assignment I have gained a number of information about Turkey in general and Istanbul in specific:
+ the general information about Istanbul, Turkey: the location, population, primary industry, and so forth.
+ Know more famous places.
+ How my major develop in Istanbul
+ How Istanbul people live and interact to each other.
+ This is the best way for me traveling a new city, Istanbul, through out the Internet.
- After the assignment I also have some experience for researching a project in the future. the project was followed step by step from the general information to the specific one. After that, it also brings me to open my eyes thinking about some theories which are related to that city. it facilitates the way I do the research and would not out of the topic. if I have to research any city in the future, I will know what information I need to look for.
- Stereotypes:
- Black Hair and dark skin
- Wearing a headscarfs is mandatory for women
- Traditional Clothing
- People are extremely hospitable.
- Men are dominant, women are submissive and stay at home.
MYTHS:
- Turkish people are uneducated: it is wrong. School education is compulsory for 6 - 18 year old. There are over 100 universities in Turkey, some of which are very good, well respected and internationally known.
- The water is dirty: It is wrong. In most areas the water is perfectly safe to dink, especially those where the water is freshly soured from melting snow on the mountains, springs, etc. There are some cities where old pluming pipes affects the safety of the water, but on whole the water is clean, however it may upset people if they are not used to it, as it has a higher mineral content and particularly high chlorine levels.
- The country is unsafe.
II. Discussion:
- From the assignment I have gained a number of information about Turkey in general and Istanbul in specific:
+ the general information about Istanbul, Turkey: the location, population, primary industry, and so forth.
+ Know more famous places.
+ How my major develop in Istanbul
+ How Istanbul people live and interact to each other.
+ This is the best way for me traveling a new city, Istanbul, through out the Internet.
- After the assignment I also have some experience for researching a project in the future. the project was followed step by step from the general information to the specific one. After that, it also brings me to open my eyes thinking about some theories which are related to that city. it facilitates the way I do the research and would not out of the topic. if I have to research any city in the future, I will know what information I need to look for.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
The Life in Istanbul
Lifestyle, Tradition and habits:
- The natives have great respect for religious customs and traditions. Women wear closed clothes, the same applies to visitors - people in open clothing may by denied to enter many mosque and public institution.
-Istanbul residents value their homes, so they always remove their shoes when they enter a house.
- Food is one of the most important aspect of life
- Alcohol is banned by their religion. Tourists should not walk on the streets of the city with a bottle of beer in their hands as this can offend residents and cause a lot of discontent.
- Colorful market are s striking national feature of Istanbul. people come here not only for shopping, but also for socializing.
- They spend more time with loved ones
- explore new ventures
Emergency Number: 112
Currency: Turkish Lira: TL
Euros and US dollar are also accepted in tourist-heavy area.
Politics:
- A parliamentary representative democracy.
- follow a strong tradition of secularism
Average monthly salary:
Transportation:
Cost f living:
< http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Turkey&city=Istanbul>
Event and Festivals:
Istanbul hosts more than 100 special events throughout the year including music, film, dance and theatre festivals, trade fairs, exhibitions and sports events. Most of the events have international importance and attract spectators and performers from all over the world.
For example:
- International Fethiye World Music Festival Turkey
- International Ankara Film Festival
- Alanya International Culture and Art Festival
- International Istanbul Theater Festival
- International Amateur Theaters Festival
- Intanbul International Music Festival
- Istanbul International Jazz Festival
Entertainment: Nigh clubs, belly dance, live music are the most important parts of Entertainment in Istanbul.
- The natives have great respect for religious customs and traditions. Women wear closed clothes, the same applies to visitors - people in open clothing may by denied to enter many mosque and public institution.
-Istanbul residents value their homes, so they always remove their shoes when they enter a house.
- Food is one of the most important aspect of life
- Alcohol is banned by their religion. Tourists should not walk on the streets of the city with a bottle of beer in their hands as this can offend residents and cause a lot of discontent.
- Colorful market are s striking national feature of Istanbul. people come here not only for shopping, but also for socializing.
- They spend more time with loved ones
- explore new ventures
Emergency Number: 112
Currency: Turkish Lira: TL
Euros and US dollar are also accepted in tourist-heavy area.
Politics:
- A parliamentary representative democracy.
- follow a strong tradition of secularism
Average monthly salary:
Transportation:
Cost f living:
< http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Turkey&city=Istanbul>
Event and Festivals:
Istanbul hosts more than 100 special events throughout the year including music, film, dance and theatre festivals, trade fairs, exhibitions and sports events. Most of the events have international importance and attract spectators and performers from all over the world.
For example:
- International Fethiye World Music Festival Turkey
- International Ankara Film Festival
- Alanya International Culture and Art Festival
- International Istanbul Theater Festival
- International Amateur Theaters Festival
- Intanbul International Music Festival
- Istanbul International Jazz Festival
Entertainment: Nigh clubs, belly dance, live music are the most important parts of Entertainment in Istanbul.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
My experience as an professional designer in Istanbul
1. Enjoy all of the main festival and events on Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring in Istanbul.
-For example:
+ International Istanbul Music Festival
+ International Istanbul Jazz Festival
+ Alanya International Culture and Art Festival
+ International Istanbul Tulip Festival
2. Become a member of the Istanbul Design Center (IDC):
which hosts seminar programs and other educational workshops that are open to public, benefiting designers that visit the center as well as anyone who is interested in the field of design and art.
3. Working for non-profit organizations in Istanbul. That is not only the way for me to get acquainted to Istanbul culture, but I also help other the poor.
4. I would like to become a professional graphic designer in Istanbul
Looking for a good job with high salary in a famous company in Istanbul.
5. Moreover, I may take cooking class to learn Istanbul cuisine and dancing class to learn about Istanbul culture.
-For example:
+ International Istanbul Music Festival
+ International Istanbul Jazz Festival
+ Alanya International Culture and Art Festival
+ International Istanbul Tulip Festival
2. Become a member of the Istanbul Design Center (IDC):
which hosts seminar programs and other educational workshops that are open to public, benefiting designers that visit the center as well as anyone who is interested in the field of design and art.
3. Working for non-profit organizations in Istanbul. That is not only the way for me to get acquainted to Istanbul culture, but I also help other the poor.
4. I would like to become a professional graphic designer in Istanbul
Looking for a good job with high salary in a famous company in Istanbul.
5. Moreover, I may take cooking class to learn Istanbul cuisine and dancing class to learn about Istanbul culture.
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