MZK528 Popular Culture and MusicIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Master of Arts in Music non-thesisGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Master of Arts in Music non-thesis
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code: MZK528
Course Name: Popular Culture and Music
Course Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 8
Language of instruction:
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Master TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Second Cycle EQF-LLL:7. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇETİN KÖRÜKÇÜOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ŞEYMA ERSOY ÇAK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide students with the ability to examine and understand the effects of popular culture on music, to provide an in-depth understanding of the history of popular music, and to enable them to analyze the complex interactions between popular culture and music.

Course Content: Understanding the relationships between popular culture and music.
Ability to analyze important periods and movements in the history of popular music.
Evaluating social, political and economic interactions in popular music and culture.
Ability to create an original research project in the field of popular culture and music.

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 relationships between popular culture and music.
2) Ability to analyze important periods and movements in the history of popular music.
3) Evaluating social, political and economic interactions in popular music and culture.
4) Ability to create an original research project in the field of popular culture and music.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Overview of Popular Music History Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
2) Evolution and historical development of popular music Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
3) Innovation and Technology in Popular Music Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
4) The impact of technological advances on popular music Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
5) Popular Music and Social Change Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
6) The relationship of popular music with social events and change Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
7) The impact of music on individual and social identity Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
8) Intercultural popular music dynamics Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
9) The evolution and importance of music videos Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
10) Film music and its interaction with popular culture Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
11) Digital Marketing and Popular Music Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
12) The relationship between social media and the music industry Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
13) The Future of Popular Music Lecture notes will be given to students during class time.
14) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Popular Music in America: The Beat Goes On - Michael Campbell
References: Popular Music in America: The Beat Goes On - Michael Campbell

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To provide a scientific understanding of music in addition to the work she will do with her instrument in the field of practice.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To provide a scientific understanding of music in addition to the work she will do with her instrument in the field of practice.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Expression
Individual study and homework
Group study and homework
Reading
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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