RHYTHM EDUCATION AND DANCE II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY425	RHYTHM EDUCATION AND DANCE II	7	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 skills to determine the appropriate costume according to the structure of the music and movements and to design a unique choreography.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include concepts of rhythm and dance, historical development and classification of dance, note, measure and tempo, walks with tempo, basic dance techniques (dance walk, bounce, jump, balance, turns, galop etc.), Waltz, tango, salsa and syrtos dance steps and choreography studies.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the chronological development of dance in the world and Turkey.
Discuss the structural differences of music.
Apply group movements synchronously with music.
Apply dance types of different societies in accordance with the cultural characteristic and attitude.
Analyze the melodic structure of the music and evaluate the suitability of the dance steps with rhythmic structures.
Determine the appropriate costume according to the structure of music and movements and to design a unique choreography.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, general descriptions about the course, Chronological development of dance in Turkey and in world	Narration, question-response method, discussion method
2	Listening to music from different cultures	Structural differences of music, music samples of different cultures and analysis of melodic structures	Narration, demonstration method and applied pair work and group study method
3	Exercises to move body parts rhythmically according to different music structures	Synchronous practice exercises of body movements with music, composition making exercises	Narration, demonstration method and applied pair work method
4	Exercises to move body parts rhythmically according to different music structures	Synchronous practice exercises of body movements with music, composition making exercises	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
5	Video viewing	Synchronized composition creation by combining the movement groups	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
6	Viewing videos related with dance choreographies	Choreography creation by combining the movement groups	Demonstration method and applied group work
7	Choreography drawing exercises	Choreography practices with music	Demonstration method and applied group work
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Choreography practice exercises	Mid-term Examination Preparation	Group study and repetition method
10	Video viewing	Advanced step techniques specific to Waltz dance and choreography practices with music	Narration, demonstration method and applied pair work method
11	Video viewing	Advanced step techniques specific to Salsa dance and choreography practices with music	Narration, demonstration method and applied pair work method
12	Video viewing	Advanced step techniques specific to Tango dance and choreography practices with music	Narration, demonstration method and applied pair work method
13	Video viewing	Advanced step techniques specific to Syrtos dance and choreography practices with music	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
14	Video viewing and Choreography drawing exercises	Advanced step techniques specific to "Harmandali Game" (Turkish Folk Dance) and choreography practices with music	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
15	Choreography practice exercises	Preparation for final examination	Applied group study and repetition method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Anlıatamer, F. ve Bilgin, S. (2001). Ritim Eğitimi ve Harekete Eşlik. Arya Matbaacılık, İstanbul.
John Bennet, P. ve Riemer, C. (2006). Rhythmic Activities and Dance. Human Kinetics.
Kaplan, R. (2002). Rhythmic Training for Dancers. Human Kinetics.

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.				3
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.		1

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.				3
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.				3
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.	0

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.					4

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.					4

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.					4
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.				3
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.		1

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	0	0	0
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	8	2	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125