Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

PhD in Musicology is founded in the end of 1970 s, as a part of the Department of Musicology. The program involves courses in musicology as well as supporting courses in the art and theory of music.

Qualification Awarded

Doctorate Degree in Musicology

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Interview, Portfolio, Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma, Transcript (minimum score GPA 80 or 3.00), 55 score is required points in UDS (Foreign Language Exam) or equivalent score in KPDS, TOEFL, etc)

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

The Acknowledgement of Prior Education
Transfer Students
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management
The Graduate Transfers
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs Legşilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in Graduate Transfer Guide and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

2 years, 2 semesters per year, 15 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

Doctorate in Musicology program is primarily intended for students who hold a master s degree in Musicology and whose aim is to take action and responsibility with academic competence and specialty in the field of Musicology. The courses in the program are designed specifically to provide the students with a strong foundation in musicology academically.
There are 5 academic members in the department and a computer lab is also available for practical purposes.
Student Exchange and Student Mobility for Placement Programmes are being held in the frame of LLP/Erasmus.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To explain the historical, theoretical, methodological aspects of Ethnomusicology.
2	To explain interdisciplinary structure of Ethnomusicology and the theoretical, procedural and methodological relationships between Ethnomusicology and other disciplines (anthropology, sociology, cultural studies etc.).
3	To identify the cultural, sociological, scientific and theoretical terminology and concepts in music, develop new concepts and terminology to contribute to his/her field of study.
4	To defend the importance and necessity of the ethnomusicological approach which aims to observe music in its cultural context.
5	To grasp the interdisciplinary interaction in order to reach new theory and synthesis.
6	To design and execute independent research projects as well as interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary projects.
7	To identify the methods and techniques which aim to gather and analyze the visual, aural and written data about music, develop and apply new ideas and techniques.
8	To benefit in an advanced level from the technological tools (computers, video cameras, cameras, recording devices etc.) which are used for recording, transcribing and analyzing music.
9	To present and report the results of a research project in written and verbal from in national and international scientific events.
10	To execute and manage academic discussions in his/her field of study.
11	To communicate verbally, visually and in written form using at least one foreign language as well as following the international literature in his/her field of study.
12	To apply and share the knowledge, skills and competences he/she gained in interdisciplinary research environments within a team.
13	To Efficiently use the academic teaching, evaluation and supervision skills in his/her field of study.
14	To Contribute to scientific improvement in national and international level while being open to new directions in science, internalizing the life-long learning principles and being aware of the sociological and cultural effects of musicological studies.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The graduates of Doctorate in Musicology Program gain the abilities and knowledge required for academic progress in the field of Musicology.

Access to Further Studies

May apply to third cycle programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year

1 .Semester:
G	1	MZB 6025	RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY I	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	2	GSE 6011	PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCI AND ETHICS	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	3	MZB 6039	THEORY OF ETHNOMUSICOLOGY I	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
G	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	12
TOTAL:								30

1 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	4	MZB 6021	RESEARCH METHODS IN COGNITIVE ETHNOMUSICOLOGY I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	5	MZB 6043	MUSIC INDUSTRY: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	6	MZB 6041	NEW APPROACHES TO ETHNOMUSICOLOGY I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
G	7	MZB 6035	MUSICAL ANALYSIS I	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

2 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MZB 6094	SEMINAR	COMPULSORY	0	3	0	6
B	2	MZB 6048	THEORY OF ETHNOMUSICOLOGY II	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
B	3	MZB 6044	RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY II	COMPULSORY	3	0	0	6
B	0	-	ELECTIVE COURSE	ELECTIVE	-	-	-	12
TOTAL:								30

2 .Semester Elective:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	4	MZB 6040	RESEARCH METHODS IN COGNITIVE ETHNOMUSICOLOGY II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	5	MZB 6050	NEW APPROACHES TO ETHNOMUSICOLOGY II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	6	MZB 6046	MUSIC INDUSTRY: HISTORY AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6
B	7	MZB 6036	MUSICAL ANALYSIS II	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	6

3 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MZB 6900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

4 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MZB 6900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

5 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MZB 6900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

6 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MZB 6900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

7 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
G	1	MZB 6900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

8 .Semester:
Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS
B	1	MZB 6900	THESIS	COMPULSORY	0	0	0	30
TOTAL:								30

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

The regulations for examination and grading are arranged in the fourth part of DEU Graduate School of Fine Arts Educational and Examinational Regulations. The lowest grade to be successful in a credit course is 75. Detailed assessment methods and criteria for courses are explained in syllabi.

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) program is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, pasing a gualifiying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department
Prof. Dr.Ayhan EROL
E-posta: ayhan.erol@deu.edu.tr
DOKUZ EYLÜL ÜNİVERSİTESİ
GÜZEL SANATLAR ENSTİTÜSÜ
DEÜ TINAZTEPE YERLEŞKESİ
ADATEPE MAH. DOĞUŞ CAD. NO:209
35390 BUCA / İZMİR

ECTS/DS/Erasmus Coordinator
Assoc. Prof. Levent ERGUN, PhD
Phone: (90-232) 301 68 51 E-mail: levent.ergun@deu.edu.tr

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