MZK530 Music and SociologyIstanbul 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: MZK530
Course Name: Music and Sociology
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): Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı
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 sociological perspective, understand the social, cultural and historical context of music, evaluate the social effects of music, and enable them to explore the diversity in music and its relationship with social change.
Course Content: The ability to evaluate music from a sociological perspective.
Understanding the social and cultural context of music.
Ability to evaluate the social effects of music.
Understanding the relationships between social change 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) The ability to evaluate music from a sociological perspective.
2) Understanding the social and cultural context of music.
3) Ability to evaluate the social effects of music.
4) Understanding the relationships between social change and music.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The relationship between music and sociology, basic sociology concepts Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
2) The relationship between music and sociology, basic sociology concepts Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
3) Culture and Music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
4) Culture and Music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
5) The relationship between social classes and music, the class meaning of music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
6) The relationship between social classes and music, the class meaning of music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
7) Reflections of gender roles in music, gender and inequality in music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
8) Reflections of gender roles in music, gender and inequality in music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
9) Ethnic Groups and Music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
10) Ethnic Groups and Music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
11) How politics affects music, the political role of music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
12) How politics affects music, the political role of music Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
13) Students' research on topics of their own choosing and presentations to the class Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.
14) Students' research on topics of their own choosing and presentations to the class Lecture notes will be provided during class hours.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Music and Society: The Politics of Composition, Performance and Reception - Richard Leppert
References: Music and Society: The Politics of Composition, Performance and Reception - Richard Leppert

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
Expression
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