ECTS - Opera History

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Opera History (ART227) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Opera History ART227 Fall and Spring 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The historical development of the art of opera, born in Western Europe at the end of the XVI century as a part of fine arts until today will be examined. Opera art presented the culture and values ​​of the century in which it was written, composed and staged from the moment it appeared, to the public lively on the stage through music, libretto, dance, acting, costumes, and decors. In this course, the development and change of the art of opera, which functions as a powerful media tool to educate or inform the public, will be discussed. The composer's approach to music, the technique of singing and the innovations it brings to interpretation will be emphasized. The importance of famous operas, which are now in the repertoire of theaters, will be examined with a cultural, social and political approach.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Between the sixteenth and twenty first centuries, process of opera in Western Europe and Turkey, famous works of the era's leading composers with emphasis upon similarities besides differences in their works as well as styles. To examine the harmony of these operas with national music and culture. To examine the cultural and political messages in the librettos of these works that change according to centuries in terms of culture, art and politics. To clarify the role of opera works in affecting the public opinion.
Course Content The major operas with similar and different features in the music writing language of their composers; the messages of the operas in the context of geographical, cultural, religious, social, economic and political factors.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Definition of opera and its place and importance among other stage art branches.
2 The birth of opera art and the “Drama per musica” genre in the city of Florence, Italy.
3 "Bel canto" school in Naples, the emergence of "opera seria" and its features -"Orfeo" opera by C.W.Gluck
4 The emergence and characteristics of "opera buffa" genres in Western Europe. -The opera of "Figaro’s wedding" by W. A. Mozart. -G. Rossini’s opera "Seville Barber".
5 The opera art of W.A.Mozart and the emergence of "opera giaccoso" genre -W.A.Mozart’s "Don Juan" opera
6 Opera reforms of W.A.Mozart and C.W.Gluck and the differences between them
7 "Grand opera" and "lyric" opera genres and their properties in France F. C. Gounod’s "Faust" opera J.Bizet's "Carmen" opera
8 The opera art of R.Wagner "Lohengrin" opera "Tristan and Izolde" opera
9 G.Rossini, V. Bellini and G. Donizetti’s operas and "bel canto" technique.
10 "Verismo" movement in Italian Opera G.Puccini’s "Tosca" opera and "La Boheme" opera.
11 G. Verdi and its Importance in Opera Art “La Traviata” opera and "Aida" opera.
12 Opera art in the New Vienna School in the 20th century and the works of the "French Sixe", A. Berg's opera "Lulu, A.Schonberg “Pelleas und Melissande” opera and A. Honegger “Antigone” opera.
13 The state of opera art in the Ottoman Empire
14 The development of opera in Turkey, "the Turkish Five" of the opera in the works.
15 General Evaluation of Topics
16 Final Assessment

Sources

Other Sources 1. Allardyce, N. (1963). The World of Harlequin: A Critical Study of the Commedia Dell’arte. New York: Cambridge University Press.
2. Altar, C. M. (1989). Opera Tarihi (Cilt I-II-III-IV). İstanbul: Gençlik Basımevi.
3. Aracı, E. (2010). Naum Tiyatrosu 19.Yüzyılda İstanbul’un İtalyan Operası. İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
4. Cohen, M. (2017). The Politics of Opera: A History from Monteverdi to Mozart. New Jersey: Princeton University Press.
5. Neimetzade, E. (2002). Opera Sanatı. Ankara: Seçkin Yayıncılık.
6. Peattie, A. (1997). Kobbe’ s Opera Book (Ed. The Earl of Harewood and Antony Peattie). New York: G.P. Purnam’s Sons.
7. Sadie, S. (ed.) (1992). The Grove Dictionary of Opera. London: MacMillan Press Limited.
8. Şener, S. (1998). Cumhuriyetin 75. Yılında Türk Tiyatrosu. İstanbul: Türkiye İş Bankası Kültür Yayınları.
9. Taruskin, R. (2010). Music in The Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries. New York: Oxford Üniversith Press.
10. Warrack, J., & West, E. (1992). The Oxford Dictionary of Opera. New York: Oxford University Press.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 15 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 30
Presentation 1 10
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 19 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
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
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 12 3 36
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 7 7
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 10 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 125