ECTS - Couple Dances

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Couple Dances (ART287) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Couple Dances ART287 Fall and Spring 3 0 0 3 4
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Sense of rhythm, music perception, correct posture, body coordination, movement aesthetics, movement with music and developing dance abilities.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The student will be able to dance Merengue, Salsa, Bachata.
  • Music understanding and body coordination.
  • The movements will gain an aesthetic expression. The body will gain flexibility and agility. Will gain skills to work in cooperation and harmony, music understanding and body coordination.
  • Will gain skills to work in cooperation and harmony, music understanding and body coordination.
Course Content Education of basic music and rhythm, body awareness, movement, coordination, gesture, expression and tendency for couple harmony.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Purpose, scope, method of thecoursewill be outlined. The subjects for the full term, evaluation and grading system to be explained. The historical evolution of the dance styles in the curriculum, the music for the sestyles will be introduced, video samples from international competition and shows will be shown. Introduction to body awareness
2 Rhythm – movement relation The understanding of rhythm identification and movement reference Understanding the Merengue music rhythm as movement reference Basic posture and coordination exercises Introduction to basic steps
3 Musical, artistic and technical characteristics of Merengue music Rhythm, coordination and body awareness exercises Merengue Walks (Front, Back, Right, Stationary Merengue Basic Step Opening and Closing Positions Weight Shifts Hip movements (Remembering and reinforcing the first module, followed by adding the new module) Under Arm Turn Right – Pivot Turn (With hand variations) Under Arm Turn Left
4 Merengue Walks (Front, Back, Right, Stationary Merengue Basic Step Opening and Closing Positions Weight Shifts Hip movements Under Arm Turn Right- Pivot Turn (With Hand Variations) Under Arm Turn Left (Remembering and reinforcing the first three modules, followed by the new module addition) Cross Body Lead Open - Closed Positions Checks Whip (Adios) Octopus (Cuban Break) Preparing a choreography with a combination of all modules.
5 Musical, artistic and technical characteristics of Salsa music, Understanding the Salsa rhythm as movement reference, Salsa Walks Salsa Basic Step Cucaracha, Weight Shifts in Salsa, Hip Movements , Hand-Shoulder Movements in Salsa, Head Movements in Salsa
6 Rhythm and music studies. Salsa Walks, Salsa Basic Step, Cucharacha. Repeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new modüle.
7 Midterm
8 Salsa Walks, Salsa Basic Step, Cucharacha. Repeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new modüle. Repeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new module. Preparing a choreography with combination of all modules.
9 Reinforcing both choreographies prepared, emphasizing on technical and artistic improvement.
10 Musical, artistic and technical characteristics of Bachata music. Understanding the Bachata rhythm as movement reference. Bachata Walks, Bachata Basic Steps Opening and Closing Positions.
11 Bachata Walks, Bachata Basic Steps Opening and Closing Positions. Pepeating and reinforcing the first module, followed by addition of new module.
12 Bachata Walks, Bachata Basic Steps Opening and Closing Positions. Repeating and reinforcing the first two modules, followed by addition of new modüle. Preparing a choreography with combination of all modules.
13 Introduction of show components like costume, music, effects, timing. Reinforcing all three choreographies, technical and artistic improvement studies
14 Midterm
15 Reinforcing all three choreographies, technical and artistic improvement studies. Finalization of preparation of show components
16 Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. Laird, W. (1988). Technique of Latin Dancing. Brighton: International Dance Teachers Association Publishing.
2. Neglia, J. (1998). Salsa and Merengue. [3 disk DVD Video].
Course Book 3. Pozo, C. (2000). Cal Pozo's Learn to Dance in Minutes. [DVD Video].
4. Pozo, C. (2008). Cal Pozo's Partner Dancing 101: Party and Wedding Ready. [DVD Video].
5. Türkiye Dans Sporları Federasyonu (2011). Antrenörlük Eğitim Kitapçığı. İstanbul.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 10
Laboratory - -
Application 12 20
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 30 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Having knowledge about biomedical concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, biomechanics, motor control, medical imaging, pharmacokinetics).
2 Having knowledge about concepts and principles related to personality characteristics, psychosocial and cognitive factors affecting behavior and illness.
3 Develop research methods including clinical practice, evaluate publications, gain the ability to practice research results in practice.
4 To be able to use information resources in health services, to collect data, to report, to have knowledge and competence level of clinical organization.
5 Having knowledge about the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation (Neurological rehabilitation, musculoskeletal system diseases and rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatric rehabilitation, orthosis rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hand rehabilitation, urogynecologic and obstetric rehabilitation, physiotherapy in rheumatologic diseases) and their evaluation and treatment theories.
6 To have access to scientific knowledge in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, to have the knowledge of monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature.
7 Having knowledge about movement sciences (biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise principles) and neurophysiology, sense-perception-motor integration, motor learning, biopsychosocial, body mechanics, ergonomics and treatment theories.
8 To have knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation practices to protect and improve the health of patients and healthy people in different environmental areas (hospital, rehabilitation center, nursing home, industry, home, school, work, sports, recreation area)
9 To acquire the ability to analyze, synthesize and interpret accumulated information that leads to one or more useful hypotheses, to develop recommendations for solving clinical problems based on research and evidence, and to be able to make a diagnosis of physiotherapy.
10 Respect for deontological characteristics in the gathering of knowledge and having a critical scientific hold in interpreting knowledge.
11 To be able to apply physiotherapy techniques, methods and ability to determine intervention strategies.
12 Be able to develop the attitude of being creative, determined, patient-oriented, having teamwork understanding.
13 To be able to acquire inter-agency relations, communication and common service development skills.
14 Considering the indications, contraindications, risks and precautions to be taken in relation to physiotherapy interventions, gain the ability to independently plan and apply therapy in the direction of cooperation with physicians.
15 Taking responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
16 To be able to produce knowledge and compatible for development in direction of lifelong learning and effective interdisciplinary working principle.
17 Developing research methods involving clinical practice, evaluating publications, gaining the ability to practice research results in practice.
18 Having the ability to learn basic principles of evidence-based practices, to identify learning objectives and resources, to access resources efficiently /quickly.
19 Having the ability to communicate with patients or healthy individuals, their families, different social groups and other health professionals.
20 Using information resources in health services, collecting data, reporting, managing the clinical organization.
21 To be able to use information and communication technologies, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
22 To be able to be role model for colleagues and society with knowledge,skills,values and attitudes.
23 To be able to determine the tasks, rights and responsibilities related to the physiotherapy profession, to be able to behave in accordance with professional ethics, principles and standards.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 12 2 24
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 12 1 12
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 5 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 100