Information Package

Program of Opera

KOP207

DICTION I

Course Code
KOP207
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
0 + 2
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. will be able to pronounce the words in the selected piecesaccurately, correctly and clearly, and gain the ability to pronouncethe words with correct tonation and emphasis.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionTo enable students to pronounce the words in the selected pieces accurately, correctly and clearly, to gain the ability to pronounce the words with correct tonation and emphasis.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Language and diction, correct use of our language,pronunciation, correct pronunciation usage.
2nd Week Differences in pronunciation, dialect and accent
3rd Week The main purpose of diction and the importance ofdiction for an artist.
4th Week What are speech devices, how to use them, what issound?
5th Week What is phonetics and articulation?
6th Week Vowels in our language and their usage, the importanceof the diaphragm and its correct use in speech.
7th Week Articulation studies.
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Open, closed, thick and thin vowels study.
10th Week What are the words and word points, what are the elements of the word?
11th Week Pronunciation of vowels.
12th Week Body language and its correct use, the importance of voice tone and where they are used
13th Week What is "selen" and its defects, weak, tremulous, high-pitched and sharp sound studies.
14th Week What is a stop and its importance
Recommended or Required ReadingNüzhet Şenbay; The Art of Speech and Diction
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 7 2 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 1 1
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 1 1
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Meeting with advisor 1 1 1
Performance Practice 7 2 14
Total Work Load61
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.03
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1
K1
K2
K3
K4
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13 X
K14
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K16