FOLK DANCES I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY227	FOLK DANCES I	3	3	2	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Objective of the course is to help students gain the skill of basic level planning and preparation of folklore show.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Course contains subjects such as definition of folk dances, classification of folk dances, folk dances, video demonstrations of dance samples according to folk dance types, introduction of costumes for different regions, basic steps used in folk dances, Teaching and practicing specified local folk dances (Istanbul Kasab, Atabarı, Henne, Yandım Ayşe'm), and the techniques and practices of stage arrangement (choreography).

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the basic concepts used in folk dances.
Recognize the local costumes for the folk dances and choose the appropriate costumes that belong to the locality.
Apply the basic steps used in folk dances and implement different dances of various localities.
Use the choreography techniques in choreography studies at a basic level.
Analyze melodic structure of music used in folk dances and rhythmic structures of game.
Prepare a show of folk dances to be staged with all its characteristics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Description of course weekly schedule, aim and content, definition of Folk Dances, classification of Folk Dances according to localities, gender and regions	Narration and demonstration method
2	Visual and written literature review	Sample video demonstrations related with the types of folk dances, Introduction of folk dances from different regions (local dances, music, instruments, costumes)	Narration and demonstration method
3	Visual and written literature review	Stage arrangement (choreography) techniques and practices in folk dances	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
4	Video viewing	Teaching and implementing the basic steps used in folk dances (walking, running, hopping, jumping, pulling etc.)	Demonstration method and application studies
5	Listening the music for folk dances and video viewing	Analysis of rhythmic structures of music and dance steps used in folk dances	Narration and demonstration method, pair study method, applied group works
6	Video viewing and listening to dance music	Teaching the steps of Istanbul Kasab and Atabarı dance and practice by music	Demonstration method and application studies
7	Video viewing	Stage arrangements for music in Istanbul Kasab and Atabari dances	Group study method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Preparation for mid-term examination	Group study and repetition method
10	Video viewing and listening to dance music	Teaching the steps of Yandim Ayse'm dance and practice by music	Demonstration method and application studies
11	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Practice of stage arrangement with music for Yandim Ayse'm dance	Group study method
12	Video viewing and listening to dance music	Teaching the dance steps for Henne and practice by music	Demonstration method and application studies
13	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Practice of stage arrangement with music for Henne dance	Group study and repetition method
14	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Practice of stage arrangement with music for Yandim Ayse'm and Henne dances	Group study and repetition method
15	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Preparation for final examination	Group study and repetition method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ruhi SU(2000). Türk Halk Oyunları, Kültür Bakanlığı Yayınları, Ankara.
Mesude Eğilmez(2006). Gelenekten Geleceğe Halkoyunları, Ütopya Yayınevi, İstanbul
Mustafa Kaya (2017). Türk Halk Oyunları - Fiziksel ve Zihinsel Boyutları, Ürün yayınları
Troya Folklor Araştırmaları Derneği/Folklor Dergileri http://www.troyafolklor.org/
Motif Halk Oyunları Derneği http://www.motifhalkoyunlari.com/motifler/defaulttr.asp?rsm=icsayfalar&ic=dergi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.		1
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.		1
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.		1
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.	0
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.				3
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.				3
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.			2
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.			2
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	13	3	39
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	2	14
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	4	2	8
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	3	2	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125