MZK529 Music and PhilosophyIstanbul 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: MZK529
Course Name: Music and Philosophy
Course Semester: Fall
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. YALÇIN ÇETİNKAYA
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to explain music to students from a philosophical perspective, explore the relationships between music and philosophy, understand the aesthetic and metaphysical dimensions of music, evaluate the social and cultural effects of music, and enable them to establish a deepened connection between music and philosophy.
Course Content: The ability to evaluate music from a philosophical perspective.
Understanding the aesthetic and metaphysical dimensions of music.
Ability to evaluate the social, cultural and historical context of music.
Ability to apply philosophical thought to music analysis and evaluation.

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) The ability to evaluate music from a philosophical perspective.
2) Understanding the aesthetic and metaphysical dimensions of music.
3) Ability to evaluate the social, cultural and historical context of music.
4) Ability to apply philosophical thought to music analysis and evaluation.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Basic analysis concepts, importance of work analysis Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
2) Basic analysis concepts, importance of work analysis Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
3) Music History and Work Analysis Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
4) Music History and Work Analysis Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
5) Basic note and chord information, chord structures in works Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
6) Basic note and chord information, chord structures in works Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
7) Rhythm elements and rhythmic features in works Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
8) Rhythm elements and rhythmic features in works Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
9) Melody structures, theme and motif analysis
10) Melody structures, theme and motif analysis Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
11) Music forms, structural analysis of works Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
12) Music forms, structural analysis of works Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
13) Analyzing students' own chosen works and presenting them to the class Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
14) Analyzing students' own chosen works and presenting them to the class Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Müzik Estetiği - Muzaffer Saraç
References: Müzik Estetiği - Muzaffer Saraç

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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4

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
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework

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
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