Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
MÜZ10520121710	CHOIRS-I	Compulsory	1	1	2

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

To teach the correct use of diaphram, speak correctly, impoving broadness of the voice and effective use of the voice sing a song perfectly and technically. The course also aims to provide students with skills of doing a teamwork and adapting to a choir.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Doç. Dr. Köksal APAYDINLI

Learning Outcomes

1	Breathing by using the diaphram correctly and properly.
2	Singing a song correctly and clearly (intonation).
3	Acquiring the skill in articulation.
4	Attaining the skill of singing homogeneously in a choir.
5	Gaining the discipline required for singing together.

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

General information about protecting voice health in choral studies in the consept in a vocal ensemble. Uttering the sound in the right place, practising voice and breathing control, relaxing exercises, practise of language usage pronunciation, choire repertoire to the level using monophonic march and songs and 2-3-4 voice canons

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Classifying voices
2	Position of the choir, diaphragmatic breathing and informing related to the formation of the voice and exercises with the breath-voice connection.
3	Factors affecting intonation in singing and sample exercises.
4	Articulation studies.
5	Studies directed towards collective voice training principles.
6	Vocalizing studied works with the right rhythm and intonation.
7	Vocalizing studied works with the right rhythm and intonation.
8	Midterm Exam
9	Technical and musical analysis in works of art.
10	Vocalizing the studied work of art in accord with its style.
11	Vocalizing studied works in accord with their dynamics (chords).
12	Articulation in works of art and homogeneity studies.
13	Technical and musical analysis in works of art
14	Studies in choir – conductor harmony
15	Studies in choir – conductor harmony
16	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Atalay, A. (2010). Polifonik Koro İçin 10 Parça, Müzik Eğitimi Yayınları, Ankara. Canselen, F. (2003). Koro ve Orkestra Eserleri, Gazi Üniversitesi Yayınları, Ankara. Çevik, S. (2000) Koro Albümü, Evrensel Kitabevi, Ankara. Davran, Y. (1997). Şarkı Söyleme Sanatının Öyküsü, Evrensel Müzikevi, Ankara. Egüz, S. (1981). Koro Eğitimi ve Yönetimi, Ayyıldız Matbaası, Ankara. Egüz, S. (1981). Toplu Ses Eğitimi, Ayyıldız Matbaası, Ankara. Sun, M. (2005). Gençlik Koroları İçin Koro Dağarcığı, Sun Yayınevi, Ankara. Yıldız, N. (2005). İki ve Üç Sesli Türküler, Ankara Üniversitesi Basımevi, Ankara

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
SUM		0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri		40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri		60
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	14	2	28
Team/Group Work	14	1	14
Self Study	14	1	14
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	2	2	4
Individual Study for Final Examination	4	2	8
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			72

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10
LO1	4	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	4	5
LO2	5	5	5	5	5	4	5	4	4	5
LO3	4	5	4	5	5	4	5	4	4	5
LO4	5	4	5	5	5	4	5	4	4	5
LO5	5	4	5	5	4	4	5	4	5	5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High