Information Package / Course Catalogue
Folk Dance
Course Code: AEB227
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/none
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

History of folk dances, sampling of folk dances of various regions, dissemination of folk dances, improving students' self-confidence, evaluation of their free time, socializing, gaining knowledge and skills

Course Content

The practice and theory of folk dances includes the distinction of folk dances and folklore concepts and the correct use of the concepts, exemplifying the genres of play and ensuring the application of folk dances by combining music and rhythm, introducing local costumes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to plan and organize learning environments in accordance with Physical Education instruction
2.To be able to use technological resources in the process of realizing the aims of PE education
3. To be able to learn rhythmic movement skills and folk dances of various regions
4.To be able to understand the importance of teamwork
5.Ability to stage folk dances
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Türk halkoyunları yarışma talimatı-GSGM–1999-ANKARA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and characteristics of folk dances
Week 2 - Theoretical
Historical development of folk dances in our country
Week 3 - Theoretical
Zeybek games
Week 4 - Practice
Zeybek games
Week 5 - Practice
Horon games
Week 6 - Practice
halay games
Week 7 - Practice
bar games
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Spoon and welcome games and interm evaluation
Week 9 - Practice
Teke local folk dances and features
Week 10 - Practice
Teke local folk dances and features
Week 11 - Theoretical
Information on official correspondence rules
Week 12 - Practice
Team work suitable for contest rules
Week 13 - Practice
Teamwork
Week 14 - Practice
General review and evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory32315
Lecture - Practice112355
Individual Work1033
Final Examination1022
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes