FOLK DANCES II PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY417	FOLK DANCES 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	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to help the students gain the ability to prepare a show of folk dances to be staged with all aspects.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include; Stage arrangement (choreography) advanced techniques in folk dances, Melodic structure of music used in folk dances and analysis of rhythmic structures of games, teaching methods in folk dances, preparation of training program for folk dances, teaching and practice of the determined local folk games (horon, harmandalı, karsilama/roman), stage arrangement (choreography) techniques and practices.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explain the methods and principles used in teaching folk dances.
Teach the local folk dances.
Apply the local folk dances with advanced level techniques.
Use the stage arrangement (choreography) techniques at an advanced level choreography studies.
Analyze melodic structure of music used in folk dances and rhythmic structures of dance.
Examine the programs of folk dances training programs, evaluate the appropriateness of content.
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	-	Explanation of Course planning, purpose and content, stage arrangement (choreography) in folk dances advanced techniques and practice exercises	Narration and demonstration method
2	Listening the music for folk dances and video viewing	Analysis of melodic structure of music used in folk dances and rhythmic structures of dance, practice exercises	Narration and demonstration method
3	Video viewing and reading about the subject	Teaching methods and practice exercises of the game steps of different regions	Narration, demonstration method and applied group work
4	Video viewing and reading about the subject	Teaching methods in folk dances, practice exercises for teaching to individuals with different characteristics	Demonstration method and application studies
5	Examination of the training programs of folk dances and bringing sample practices to the course	Examination of training programs for folk dances and program preparation practices	Narration and demonstration method, pair study method, applied group works
6	Examination of training programs designed to improve performance	Practice and preparation exercises of training program for developing strength, endurance, flexibility and balance in folk dances	Demonstration method and application studies
7	Video viewing and listening to dance music	Teaching the dance steps for Horon and practice by music	Group study method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Practice of stage arrangement with music for Horon dance	Group study and repetition method
10	Video viewing and listening to dance music	Teaching the dance steps for Harmandali and practice by music	Demonstration method and application studies
11	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Practice of stage arrangement with music for Harmandali dance	Group study method
12	Video viewing and listening to dance music	Teaching the dance steps for "Karsilama (roman" and practice by music	Demonstration method and application studies
13	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Practice of stage arrangement with music for "Karsilama (roman" dance	Group study and repetition method
14	Choreography drawing studies and video viewing	Performing stage arrangement (choreography) of "Harmandali" and "Karsilama (roman" with music	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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.		1
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.		1
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.			2
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.		1
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.		1
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.		1
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.			2
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.		1
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.			2
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.		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