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Program of Sport Sciences

SPS359

TURKISH FOLK DANCES

Course Code
SPS359
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know and explain basic fundamental concepts in folklore
  2. Recognize regional music and costumes
  3. Demonstrate atabarı and ağır bar figures
  4. Demonstrate silifke folk dance
  5. Demonstrate trabzon horon folk dance
  6. Demonstrate adıyaman region folk dance
  7. Prepare chorographie related with turkish folk dances
  8. Demonstrate Harmandali folk dance.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course includes introduction of Turkish Folk Culture, teaching general knowledge about cultural structure according to the regions in Turkey and local basic dance figures.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introductions to the course
2nd Week Basic concepts about folklore
3rd Week Knowledge of music
4th Week Knowledge of dance and stage
5th Week Dances of South East Anatolian Region - Halay
6th Week Dances of East Anatolian Region - Halay
7th Week Dances of Blacksea Region - Horon
8th Week Midtrm I
9th Week Dances of Blacksea Region - Bar
10th Week Dances of Agean Region - Zeybek
11th Week Dances of Mediterranean Region - Teke
12th Week Dances of Marmara Region - Karşılama
13th Week Dances of Central Anatolian Region - Dances of spoons region
14th Week Midterm II
Recommended or Required ReadingBaykurt, Ş., (1997). Anadolu Kültürleri ve Türk Halk Dansları. Ankara: Yeni doğuş Yayınevi.
Su, R., (1994). Türk Halk Oyunları. Ankara: Kültür Bakanlığı, Halk Kültürlerini Araştırma ve Geliştirme Gen. Müd. Yayınları.
Boratav, P.N., (2003). 100 Soruda Türk Halk Bilimi I-II. İstanbul: Koç Kültür Sanat ve Tanıtım Hizmetleri.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 2 50
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 4 4 16
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 4 4 16
Preparation for Final exam 4 8 32
Course hours 15 4 60
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 2 4
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load130
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.33
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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