The Turkish cultural facilities of the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) within the vibrant cities of Tirana and Shkodra uphold a paramount mission of fortifying the ties between Türkiye and Albania via a tapestry of cultural initiatives and Turkish language programs. This establishment stands as a beacon of friendship, fostering intercultural change and understanding between the 2 nations.
Omer Demirbaş, the director of the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) Tirana, shared insights with Daily Sabah, unveiling the position that the institute performs in selling Turkish values and tradition with the Albanian youth.
Demirbaş expounded on the institute’s origins and its multifaceted endeavors, remarking: “The YEE orchestrates an array of cultural and artistic events, including exhibitions, musical concerts, film festivals, as well as educational and cultural excursions throughout the year in Tirana and Shkodra. These endeavors are meticulously crafted to showcase the richness of Turkish culture.” He underlined that Turkish language programs are performed throughout three to 4 semesters yearly, catering to all proficiency ranges from novices to superior learners, even encompassing secondary colleges and universities.
From its inception, the YEE has epitomized a conduit between the 2 nations, uniting politicians, diplomats, troopers, teachers, college students, retailers, media professionals, laborers and myriad others.
Demirbaş underscored that these language programs incorporate modern pedagogical strategies, designed to holistically nurture language expertise amongst trainees and college students in Albania’s principal city facilities.
“The institute collaborates closely with universities aspiring to offer Turkish as an elective language in their departments. These courses are conducted within the university premises. To ensure the perpetuation and enhancement of Turkish language pedagogy, the institute provides both theoretical and practical training for instructors at specified intervals.”
The YEE’s state-of-the-art services embody 4 capacious school rooms and a library that boasts an eclectic assortment of books, periodicals and references in Albanian, English and Turkish. Additionally, the middle boasts an expansive lecture corridor and seminar rooms to accommodate sizable audiences.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
