Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The Folk Dances I course aims to introduce students to traditional folk dances from various regions of Turkey and teach basic dance figures. It aims to preserve cultural heritage and enhance group coordination.
Course Content
The course includes folk dance figures and rhythms selected from Turkey’s Black Sea, Aegean, Eastern Anatolia, and Central Anatolia regions. The history and cultural significance of the dances are also covered.
Required Resources
• Ötken, N. (2011). Türk halk oyunları'nda hareket analizi. Türkiye: Yalın Yayıncılık.Yurtsever, E. (2015). Halk Oyunları Tarihi ve Kültürü.
• HER YÖNÜYLE TÜRK HALK OYUNLARI. (2024). (n.p.): Efe Akademi Yayınları. • Ataman, S. Y. (1977). Türk halk oyunları. Türkiye: Sarıaltın Yayınları.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learns and applies basic folk dance figures.
- Recognizes characteristics of dances from different regions of Turkey.
- Develops coordination and rhythm skills in group dances.
- Gains ability to move in harmony with a group.
- Develops expressive skills with music.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and importance of folk dances | Video work |
| 2 | Black Sea region dances and figures | Video work |
| 3 | Aegean region folk dances | Video work |
| 4 | Eastern Anatolia dances | Video work |
| 5 | Central Anatolia region folk dances | Video work |
| 6 | Use of rhythm and music | Video work |
| 7 | Group work and choreography | Video work |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Exam study |
| 9 | Practical dance workshops | Video work |
| 10 | Performance preparation | Video work |
| 11 | Examination of regional differences | Video work |
| 12 | Combining advanced regional dance figures | Video work |
| 13 | Creating and performing a group choreography | Video work |
| 14 | Final performance rehearsal | Video work |
| 15 | Final evaluation practice | Video work |
| 16 | Final exam | Exam study |