She had worked at Boğaziçi University for many years: Prof. Dr. Oya Başak passed away (Who is Oya Başak?)

Prof. Dr. Oya Başak, professor emeritus of Boğaziçi University's Department of Western Languages ​​and Literature, who had worked at the university for many years, has passed away. Başak was one of the names who took part in the Boğaziçi protests. Prof. Dr. Oya Başak, professor emeritus of Boğaziçi University's Department of Western Languages ​​and Literature, esteemed academician and theater theorist, passed away on May 25, 2025. Başak inspired many students by teaching literature and theater at the university for many years. WHO IS OYA BAŞAK? Oya Başak began her education at Arnavutköy American College for Girls and continued her bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in the USA. Başak, who started working at Boğaziçi University in 1971, served as department head of the Department of English Language and Literature for 22 years. Başak, who made significant contributions to the fields of theater and literature, is especially known for her works on Shakespeare. The biography book "Oya Başak: The Depth of Laughter" written by İzzeddin Çalışlar covers her academic and personal life in detail.