Music
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MSC185

Course Name:

Balaban (Duduk) I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
0	2	1	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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. AYLİN ÖZER TEPE

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the technical features of the balaban (duduk) instrument, learn traditional and modern repertoires, gain advanced performance skills on this instrument and develop an original performance style.
Course Content:	Understanding the history, structure and technical features of the balaban (duduk) instrument. Learning traditional and modern bittern repertoires. Developing advanced performance skills on balaban. Creating a unique balaban performance style.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Understanding the history, structure and technical features of the balaban (duduk) instrument.
2) Learning traditional and modern bittern repertoires.
3) Developing advanced performance skills on balaban.
4) Creating a unique balaban performance style.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction of the Balaban and Positions	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
2)	Structure, history and playing positions of the balaban	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
3)	Technical Exercises	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
4)	Blowing, breathing control and transition techniques between notes	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
5)	Melody Exercises	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
6)	Playing simple melodies and song structures	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
7)	Examination of Maqams	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
8)	Explanation of traditional maqams and practices in which balaban is used	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
9)	Rhythmic Exercises and Paced Playing Techniques	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
10)	Rhythmic variations and correct playing techniques in time	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
11)	Technical Exercises	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
12)	Exercises involving fast melodic transitions and challenging techniques	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
13)	Repertoire Studies and Etudes	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.
14)	Playing and interpreting traditional as well as modern pieces	Lecture notes will be provided to students during class time.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Balaban Metodu - Alihan Sameddov Balaban Hybrid Method: Ertan Balaban
References:	Balaban Metodu - Alihan Sameddov Balaban Hybrid Method: Ertan Balaban

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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	1
2)	To increase students’ intuition and discover their creative power throughout their academic careers	1
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	1
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	1
7)	To increase awareness of local and international values surrounding music	1
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

Field Study
Peer Review
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Application
Individual Project
Peer Review
Uzman / Jüri Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	16	% 0
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 70
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 70
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	1	16
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			18