Title: Information and Opinions of Children Attending Secondary Education in the TRNC about the Turkish Cypriot Cultural Heritage
DOI: https://doi.org/10. 62250/nsuk.2025.33.1.1-14
Authors: Burak Gökbulut, Mustafa Yenias?r
Published Date: 2025-04-16
Abstract: The concept of cultural heritage encompasses a wide range of elements, including folk literature, traditional architecture, folk dances, folk music, beliefs, traditions, clothing, food and beverages, and historical and cultural buildings. These diverse aspects collectively shape a countrys and a nations identity. Therefore, identifying, evaluating, and protecting cultural heritage is crucial for ensuring its sustainability and transmission to future generations. One of the most effective ways to preserve cultural heritage is through education and cultural transmission. Understanding the methods and extent of this transfer enables us to monitor the status of cultural heritage preservation. This study aims to assess the knowledge and opinions of secondary education students in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) regarding Turkish Cypriot cultural heritage. It also seeks to identify any knowledge gaps and propose solutions. To achieve this, the researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with students from secondary schools under the Ministry of National Education of the TRNC, using a structured 13-question interview form informed by expert opinions. The collected data were analyzed, tabulated, and interpreted using statistical methods. Based on the findings from this study, recommendations for effectively transmitting cultural heritage to future generations is presented. Keywords: Cultural heritage, Turkish Cypriots, TRNC, secondary education, cultural transfer
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