Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
AE-RHYTHM EDUCATION AND DANCE BEÖ210 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 1 + 2 2.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Arş. Gör. RUMEYSA CENGİZ
Instructor(s)
Goals Teaching the basic concepts and techniques related to rhythm and dance.
Course Content Basic concepts of rhythm and dance, the rhythm of music and movement, posture exercises, walks, jumps, bounces and galops, rhythm, melody and music selection, waltz, tango, jazz, dance-related steps, and dance compositions.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Summarizes the basic rules of rhythm education and dance branch.
2 Comprehends the teaching techniques of rhythm education and dance skills.
3 Applies rhythm training and stepping techniques of dance branch.
4 Applies rhythm education and music selection of dance branch.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Rhythm and dance definitions, historical development and classification of dance.
2. Week Giving note and measure information. Analysis of full note, half note and quarter note, definition of tempo, pace and practice of marches and various step forms.
3. Week Walking by changing direction, movement exercises according to music, using various step forms, studying arm positions from basic dance positions
4. Week Studying arm-foot positions with musical steps. Giving information about the selection of music suitable for dance.
5. Week Working with galop, hopping, colt movements by adding space. Moves, stretches and application of these movements in various step forms.
6. Week Leaps and jumps, teaching turns. combining jumps and turns with intermediate steps
7. Week Practice of the learned basic movements using link movements. Various starting and final poses.
8. Week Midterm Exam
9. Week Study of different connection movements. choreography preparation.
10. Week introduction of dance types, giving general information and technique of tango, one of the paired dances
11. Week introduction of dance types, giving general information and technique of tango, one of the paired dances
12. Week Creating compositions with the group and correcting their deficiencies
13. Week Demonstration of various formations and composition work as a group
14. Week Studying composition as a group with sample music
15. Week Final Exam
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 He/She can identify the interests and needs of students. Also, he/she has theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY1 5 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • John Bennet, P. ve Riemer, C. (2006). Rhythmic Activities and Dance. Human Kinetics.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 4 4
Homework 1 3 6 18
Homework 2 3 6 18
Final 1 4 4
Practice 7 3 21
Practice End-Of-Term 6.8 3 20.4
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 127.4
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0