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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
| ART AND DESIGN (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) (INTERDISCIPLINARY) | |
| Code | STA1738 |
| Name | Musical Practices in Turkish Folk Dance |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. MUZAFFER SÜMBÜL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim is to provide a master's level understanding of the regional performance characteristics (individual and group) of Turkish folk dances and stage music, including modal, rhythmic, and rhythmic analyses.
Course Content
This course will cover a comparative analysis of the characteristics of Turkish folk dances, their local repertoire, and musical examples adapted for the stage. The rhythmic structure and melodic characteristics of the dances will be analyzed through good examples. In this context, dance music related to the staging process will be discussed within the framework of ethnochoreology and ethnomusicology.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
Öztürk, Ö., Abidin, D., & Özacar, T. (2018). Using classification Algorithms for Turkish musicmakam recognition. Selçuk University Engineering, Science and Technology Journal, 6(3),377-393. Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. Tura, Y. (2017). Problems of Turkish Music. İz Publishing. Tzanetakis, G., & Cook, P. (2002). Musical genre classification of audio signals. IEEE Transactions On Speech And Audio Processing, 10(5), 293-302. Uslu, R. (2006). Musicology and its Sources. İTÜ Foundation Publications.
Notes
SAY, A. Music Encyclopedia, Music Encyclopedia Publications, Ankara, 2005; DUYGULU, Melih. Turkish Folk Music Dictionary, Pan Publishing, 2014. Birdoğan, N. (1988). Our Folk Songs with Musical Notation, Istanbul, 1st Edition, Özgür Publishing-Distribution. Demirsipahi, C. (1975). Turkish Folk Dances, Ankara, Türkiye İş Bankası Culture Publications. Birdoğan, N. (1988). Our Folk Songs with Musical Notation, Istanbul, 1st Edition, Özgür Publishing-Distribution.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | It explains the musical instruments used in folk dances and their functions (rhythmic, melodic, accompaniment), and evaluates them through examples. |
| LO02 | It creates musical accompaniment by analyzing the relationship between folk dance and music (step structure, tempo harmony, accent structure). |
| LO03 | This study compares folk dance music from different regions of Turkey in terms of performance style, rhythmic structure, and musical character. |
| LO04 | It analyzes and presents a selected folk dance piece in terms of its multi-layered structure (melody, rhythm, accompaniment/pedal, arpeggio). |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have current technical and technological knowledge about the field. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have knowledge and knowledge about contemporary art. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To have high artistic and cultural knowledge. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To be able to participate in team work of different disciplines and to benefit from field information. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the importance of experimenting with different materials, techniques and forms of expression, and interactional processes. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses different experiences related to the field in creative applications | 5 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Researches and applies different material techniques and forms of expression | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Artists from different disciplines produce joint projects with designers. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Explains theoretical approaches and concepts related to scientific and application areas. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops solution-generating thoughts and methods related to the field. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Develops interdisciplinary relations and designs multi-disciplinary studies. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Plans, implements and exhibits original works and designs. | 3 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | He/she shares his/her original thoughts on a problem he/she has determined by using verbal and visual data. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to the processes of protection and promotion of cultural values. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It reflects its sensitivity towards cultural, social and environmental problems in its practices. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It contributes to sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship. | |
| PLO17 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The student who takes this course knows a foreign language at a level to support their research in the fields of art and design. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An introduction to regional music studies in Turkish folk dances. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Musical analysis of folk dances from theBGalack Sea region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 3 | Structural characteristics of folk dance music in the Black Sea region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 4 | Structural characteristics of folk dances from the Aegean region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Musical analysis of folk dances from the Aegean region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Structural characteristics of folk dances from the Central Anatolia region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Musical analysis of folk dances from the Central Anatolia region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Structural characteristics of folk dances from the Eastern Anatolia region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Musical analysis of folk dances from the Eastern Anatolia region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Structural characteristics of folk dances from the Southeastern Anatolia region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Musical analysis of folk dances from the Southeastern Anatolia region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Structural characteristics of folk dances from the Thrace region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Musical analysis of folk dances from the Thrace region. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri, Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Comparative musical analysis. | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Tokaç, M. S., & Güray, C. (2021). Atlas of Makam Music in Anatolia and Neighboring Geographies. Atatürk Cultural Center Presidency Publications. | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 17 | 2 | 34 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 17 | 6 | 102 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||