COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES OF MUSIC THEORY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
GSM 6052 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES OF MUSIC THEORY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Music Teacher Education

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ESIN UÇAL CANAKAY

Offered to

Music Teacher Education

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to examine, both theoretically and practically, the techniques used in the teaching of music theory and solfège; and to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for planning, conducting, and evaluating instructional processes in areas such as harmonization, dictation, harmonic and formal analysis, as well as the analysis, accompaniment, and reading of solfège pieces. Within the scope of the course, students are expected to become familiar with contemporary approaches to teaching music theory and solfège, to use various instructional methods effectively, and to develop their own instructional designs in light of academic research.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   1. Identify the fundamental techniques used in music theory and solfège teaching.
2   2. Plan and implement instructional processes in harmonization, dictation, harmonic and formal analysis.
3   3. Analyze solfège pieces, develop appropriate accompaniments, and manage solfège reading processes.
4   4. Recognize and interpret contemporary approaches to teaching music theory and solfège.
5   5. Effectively use various instructional methods.
6   6. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the field of music theory and solfège teaching, in light of academic research.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 A general overview of the course objectives and semester planning
2 Studies focused on conducting harmonic and formal analysis processes
3 Studies focused on conducting harmonic and formal analysis processes
4 A review of academic studies on music theory instruction
5 A review of academic studies on music theory instruction
6 Studies focusing on the design, conducting, and management of polyphonic composition processes
7 Studies focusing on the design, conducting, and management of polyphonic composition processes
8 Midterm exam
9 Studies focusing on the design, conducting, and management of polyphonic composition processes
10 Studies focusing on the analysis of solfège pieces, the development of appropriate accompaniments, and the management of solfège reading processes.
11 Studies on the implementation and management of monophonic dictation processes
12 Studies on the implementation and management of two-part dictation processes
13 Studies on the implementation and management of three or four part dictation processes
14 General evaluation and discussion of the studies conducted
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Benjamin, T., Horvit, M. & Nelson, R.. Techniques and Materials of Tonal Music , Wadsworth Publishing Company, Belmont CA, 1992
Kostka, S. & Payne, D. Tonal Harmony: With an Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music, McGraw-Hill Education.
Lavignac, A. Solfege Des Solfeges, 3A-5A.
Saygun. A. A. Toplu Solfej I-II, Devlet Konservatuvarı Yayınları, Milli Eğitim Basımevi, Istanbul.
Dandelot, G. Dictees a 2 voix, Editions Henry Lemoine.
Pozzoli, E. Solfeggi Cantati A 2 Voci, Ricordi Edition.
Özgür, Ü. Iki sesli ezgi yazma, Gazi Yayınevi.
Şimşek, P. R. Iki sesli tonal dikteler, Müzik Eğitimi Yayınları.
Articles selected from international journals
Selected music samples from the music repertoire

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Question & Answer, Practical Exercises, Analysis and Discussion, Project-Based Learning, Student Presentations, Lesson Plan Development, Performance Tasks.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FINS FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.20 + ASG * 0.20 + FINS * 0.60
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.20 + ASG * 0.20 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

All students are expected to attend classes regularly and to fully adhere to academic integrity and ethical principles in individual work.
Assignments, projects, and composition tasks must be submitted within the specified deadlines.
Presentations and composition works carried out within the scope of the course must be original and created by the student.
A respectful communication environment and constructive criticism are essential in classroom discussions.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 3 42
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 25 25
Preparing assignments 8 8 64
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 197

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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