CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0135	Musics of the World	Fall Spring	3	0	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	E-Learning
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. İSMET AYDIN
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide the students with an overview of the great diversity of the world’s music systems, with the knowledge of evaluating the musical cultures and traditions in a comparative perspective, to explore the range of sounds, timber, rhythm, form qualities of different cultures and to introduce the assumptions that underlie the ideas of “world music” and globalization.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course
"1) Identifies and distinguishes the elements of the various musical cultures and traditions in the world.
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2) Evaluates music in its cultural context and gains an intercultural perspective.
3) While listening to the musics of different cultures, evaluates and describes in accordance with the proper music terminology.
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4) Understand the commonalities and differences; continuations and fragmentations of the musics of the world
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5) Learns to understand music history and philisophy of aesthetics in their cultural context.
6)To make correlations between other disciplines like history, anthropology, sociology through the medium of music.
7)To develop aural perception by listening different musics and understanding them,

Course Content

Traditional music, art music, folk music, music cultures of American natives, South American natives and music cultures, Asian music cultures, Chinese folk music, Japanese art music, Southeast Asian music cultures, Indian music, North Indian and South Indian music and differences, Tibetan music, Kashmir music, Pakistani music, Middle Eastern music cultures, Arab music, North African music cultures and differences between Arab music cultures, Iranian music, Central Asian music cultures, African music cultures, South African music cultures. Mediterranean music cultures, Balkan music cultures, European folk music, music cultures in Turkey, popular music in the world.
Teaching methods and techniques used in the course are: lecture, individual study, case study, project preparation, recitals and use of digital resources.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction and definition of the course.	Course Notes
2)	The fundamental topics on the relation between music and culture.	Course Notes
3)	Jazz music and its evolution.	Course Notes
4)	North America: Native American; folk and pop.	Course Notes
5)	African music traditions.	Course Notes
6)	Caribbean music traditions.	Course Notes
7)	Caribbean music traditions.	Course Notes
8)	Mid-term Week	Course Notes
9)	Central Asian music traditions.	Course Notes
10)	South Asia music traditions	Course Notes
11)	East Asia music traditions.	Course Notes
12)	Oceania music traditions.	Course Notes
13)	European music traditions.	Course Notes
14)	Latin American music traditions.	Course Notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Miller, Terry E. Ve Andrew Shahriari, World Music: A Global Journey, Routledge, UK, 2006. 2. Nettl, Bruno, Excursions in World Music. Fifth edition. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
References:	1. Bohlman, Philip V. Dünya Müziği, Dost Kitapevi: İstanbul.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 20
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	13	3	39
Study Hours Out of Class	13	5	65
Homework Assignments	1	8	8
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			116

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics.
6)	Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing.
8)	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology.
9)	To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions.