Coordination meeting of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on November 30, 2024
On November 30, 2024, a coordination meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Aysel Uzuntaş, Vice-Rector and Acting Dean of our Faculty, in which Prof. Dr. Michael Waltisberg, Faculty Coordinator from Heidelberg University, Assoc. Dr. Rainer Schmidt, Department Coordinator, the Heads of Department and the course coordinators from Bielefeld, Ilmenau and Passau Universities took part.
“Eco-Imagination towards a Sustainable Future: Perspectives from Philosophies in Islam” - book publication
The book “Eco-Imagination towards a Sustainable Future: Perspectives from Philosophies in Islam”, edited by Prof. Dr. Detlev Quintern in collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniela Verducci, has recently been published by Springer Verlag.
The Subject of “Cultural Change in the Context of Globalization of Communication and Social Practices” Was Discussed in the International Symposium Held at Our University
Hosted by the Turkish-German University, the international symposium titled “Cultural Change in the Context of Globalization of Communication and Social Practices”, organized by the Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences between November 28-30, 2024, was realized with intensive academic contributions. The event addressed contemporary social change processes with an interdisciplinary approach and provided participants with the opportunity to discuss the topics. The symposium, which was encouraged by the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD, was attended by distinguished scientists, researchers and students from various national and international academic institutions.
"Sustainability as a Principle and Framework for Action: Future Perspectives for the (Working) World. Historical and Conceptual Development Lines in the Sustainability Discourse" took place.
Under the moderation of PD Dr. Robin Kurilla, PD Dr. Guido Wolf from the University of Duisburg-Essen and conex Institute Bonn delivered a presentation on November 21, 2024, at the Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences. The topic was "Sustainability as a Principle and Framework for Action: Future Perspectives for the (Working) World. Historical and Conceptual Development Lines in the Sustainability Discourse."
Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences Academic General Assembly Meeting was held on 06.11.2024
2024-2025 academic year fall semester Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences Academic General Assembly meeting was held on 06.11.2024 with the participation of our Rector Prof. Dr. Cemal Yıldız.
Faculty member Dr. Büşra Fadim Sarıkaya Tünalp has published a chapter in a German-language book
Our faculty member from the Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences, Dr. Büşra Fadim Sarıkaya Tünalp, has contributed a work titled “Muslim Influencers – An Overview of the Role of Muslim Female Influencers Based on Their Online Presence During Ramadan 2023” in the book “Herausforderung Digitalisierung – Islamische Theologie im digitalen Zeitalter,” published by the German publisher De Gruyter.
RTÜK hosted Doç. Dr. Elif Posos Devrani for the Digital Parenting and Media Literacy Seminar
The Supreme Council of Radio and Television Broadcasting (RTÜK) hosted a seminar held by Turkish-German university professor Assoc. Dr. Elif Posos Devrani. The seminar, entitled “Digital Parenting and Media Literacy,” was held to raise awareness among RTÜK employees about parenting and media use in the digital world.
Res. Assist. Melih Pehlivan received the Special Prize for the Best Thesis of the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies at the University of Passau
Melih Pehlivan, graduate of the double degree program Intercultural Management-International Cultural and Business Studies at the Turkish-German University and the University of Passau, and research assistant at the Department of Cultural and Communication Studies, was awarded the special prize of the Sparkasse Passau for the best thesis at the Academic Celebration of the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies of the University of Passau on February 9, 2024 for his thesis Eine junge Universität in Istanbul - Auswirkungen der Türkisch-Deutschen Universität auf ihr Umfeld und die Integration dieser in die urbane Gesellschaft (A Young University in Istanbul - The Impact of the Turkish-German University on its Environment and its Integration into Urban Society).
Transdisciplinary Approaches to Culture - Outlines of A Multi-Perspective Cultural Studies
The workshop "Transdisciplinary Approaches to Culture - Outlines of a Multi-perspective Cultural Studies" will take place on 23-24 November.
Does Generation Z Want to Become Influencers?
Does Generation Z Want to Become Influencers? The book titled "Does Generation Z Want to Become Influencers? - A Study on Turkish and German Youth" by our Assistant Professor Dr. Büşra Fadim Sarıkaya from the Department of Culture and Communication Sciences has been published as an e-book by Eğitim Publishing House.
Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences PhD Colloquium was held.
Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences Doctoral Colloquium took place on 12 May.
Sociology Talks XIII
On 12 Mai, 2022 at 2 p.m., Dr. Muharrem Açıkgöz gave a lecture on the topic "Die zweite Generation der Frankfurter Schule: Ein Überblick"
Culture, Migration and Communication from the Turkish and German Perspective
TDU Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences, in cooperation with the University of Heidelberg, is organizing the scientific workshop "Culture, Migration and Communication"
The Symposium on 60 Years of Turkish Presence in Germany
Because it was the 60th anniversary of the Turkey-Germany Bilateral Labour Agreement, which was the first step in the formation of the Turkish community in Germany and which was signed on 30 October 1961, the Symposium on 60 Years of Turkish Presence in Germany, organized by Turkish-German University (TGU) and the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), was held on 31 January-1 February 2022.
Information event on the double diploma MA program 'Intercultural Management
On 17.01.2022 between 14.00-15.00 an information event about the double degree MA program 'Intercultural Management' of the Turkish-German University will take place. All our students and lecturers are cordially invited to attend the introductory event.
Interdisciplinary Workshop in Heidelberg
Turkish-German University Faculty of Cultural and Social Sciences and Heidelberg University came together in Heidelberg to organize a workshop and carry out more interdisciplinary projects.
Research Results on Digital Classes Published
The research topic "Digital Classes in Times of Pandemic" was conducted with the participation of researchers from different disciplines. Dr. Ayşe Elif Posos Devrani and research assistants Adalet Duman and İpek Kesici started the research in March. The data collection phase was then conducted in May and June.
Prof. Dr. Verena Blechinger-Talcott's presentation "Germany, Japan and Democracy: About 160 Years of the History of German-Japanese Relations" took place
In the presentation, Prof. Dr. Verena Blechinger-Talcott first explained the modernization and democratization process of Japan.
The seminar by Prof. Dr. Aykut Arıkan entitled "New Media at a Glance" took place.
In the seminar "New Media at a Glance", Prof. Dr. Aykut Arıkan first addressed the importance of interdisciplinary studies in social and communication sciences after presenting the place of the new media concept in a historical framework.
Best Book Design Award to the Research Associate of the Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences
The best book design award at the 38th Graphic Designers Association(GMK) design exhibition this year went to research assistant Sefa Pala, of TDU's Faculty of Culture and Social Sciences.
