MZS452 Lyrics Analiysis in TM IIIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs MusicGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: MZS452
Course Name: Lyrics Analiysis in TM II
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 0 2 3
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ERHAN ÖZDEMİR
Course Lecturer(s): Öğr.Gör. FATMA NURİYE ERACAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course aims to provide students with the ability to analyze lyrics in Turkish Folk Music and to
To develop the ability to understand, analyze and interpret the lyrics in musical works
aims
Course Content: Fundamentals of Lyric Analysis
The effect of mode on lyrics
Lyric selection criteria of communities

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Fundamentals of Lyric Analysis
2) Works of famous songwriters
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Fundamentals of Lyric Analysis Definition and importance of lyric analysis
2) Lyric features of Turkish Folk Music
3) Turkish Folk Music Modes and Lyric Relationship The effect of mode on lyrics
4) Lyric and makam harmony
5) Basic Lyric Elements: Redif, Line and Couplet Redif concept and usage
6) Verse and couplet structures
7) Thematic Lyrics of Turkish Folk Music. Thematic lyrics such as love, nature, longing
8) Midterm Exam
9) Lyric repertoire of Turkish Folk Music
10) Lyricists and Interpretation of Lyrics Works of famous songwriters
11) Interpretation and personalization of lyrics
12) Folk Music Ensembles and Lyric Selection Lyric selection criteria of communities
13) Harmony of lyrics and melody
14) Course Project and Collective Analysis Students analyze a lyric of their choice
15) A collective lyric analysis and evaluation
16) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders notları haftalık olarak öğrencilere sağlanacaktır.
References: "Türk Halk Müziği Güfteleri Üzerine Makaleler" - Yılmaz, M.
"Halk Müziği Güfte Yazımı ve Analizi" - Tekol, G.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

1

2

Program Outcomes
1) To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists
2) To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3) By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4) To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5) By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6) To build aesthetic awareness
7) To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music
8) To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9) To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10) To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To make students more effective and capable in their future professions as artists
2) To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers
3) By enhancing creative potential, to widen the horizons of habitual thought and form open-minded and captivating artists
4) To support students along their artistic journey and prepare them for fruitful, fulfilling careers
5) By combining the reason of science and the sense of art, to create citizens ready to meet the substantial and spiritual needs of society
6) To build aesthetic awareness 5
7) To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music
8) To create a space where abstract and concrete concepts can be converted into creative power, as well as original and innovative artistic work
9) To build a sensibility for success in their professional lives
10) To become well-rounded individuals enriched with an interdisciplinary and diverse education

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 2 32
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 34