Information Package / Course Catalogue
Rhythms in Turkish Religious Music
Course Code: İLH458
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To gain knowledge about the procedures and their applications used in Turkish Religious Music.

Course Content

Information about the modes frequently used in religious music and studying the hymn repertoire. Explaining the forms in Turkish religious music.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.He/She has comprehensive theoretical and practical content knowledge of the field.
2.Can use his/her field knowledge in different work environments.
3.Can conduct practical scientific research.
4.Has scientific literacy competency to follow developments in his/her field and other disciplines.
5.He/She can use the knowledge she has in different work areas.
6.Has scientific literacy competency to follow developments in his/her field and other disciplines.
7.It distinguishes between correct knowledge, which takes its reference from the basic sources of religion, and beliefs, attitudes and behaviors based on superstition.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Ahmet Hakkı Turabi, Ubeydullah Sezikli, Nuri Özcan, Turkish Religious Music Training Set Book with Maqams, YEDİPINAR Publication
2.Collective, Turkish Religious Music Handbook, Grafiker Publication
3.Ahmet Şahin Ak, Turkish Religious Music Mosque and Lodge Music, 2011, Akçağ Publications
4.İsmail Hakkı Özkan, Turkish Music Theories and Procedures, 1994 Ötüken Publication
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Information about the course content and resources. Connection of the course with other theology courses and introduction of its resources.
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concepts of Usul, Meter, Level, Darb and Writing of Usuls in Turkish Religious Music
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 3 - Theoretical
Procedures Used in Turkish Religious Music
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 4 - Theoretical
Simple Usuls: Nim Sofyan and Semai Usuls
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 5 - Theoretical
Compound Patterns, Four-Time Sofyan Pattern
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 6 - Theoretical
Five-Time Turkish Accent Pattern
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 7 - Theoretical
Six-Time Yürük Semai Pattern
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 8 - Theoretical
Seven-Time Devr-i Hindi Procedure
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 9 - Theoretical
Eight-Time Duyek and Müsemman Usuls
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nine-Time Aksak, Double Sofyan Patterns
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 11 - Theoretical
Evfer Usuls
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 12 - Theoretical
Raks Aksaq Usuls
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 13 - Theoretical
Ten-Time Aksak Semai Usul
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Book, Library and Internet Search
Week 14 - Theoretical
End of Term General Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1808
Reading16612
Individual Work16612
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
4
4
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4
4
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4
4
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4
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5
4
4
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4
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4
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