Information Package / Course Catalogue
Popular Music I
Course Code: KMZ383
Course Type: Non Departmental 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 make the theoretical connection between popular culture and popular music, to understand the roots of today's popular music genres by examining the historical evolution of popular music, to understand the functions of popular music in the social context, to provide the ability to distinguish the characteristics of genres and styles within the framework of popular music.

Course Content

The concept of popular music is emphasized and the development process of popular music from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day is analyzed on the basis of processes, artists and genres, and studies are carried out for the correct perception of today's musical atmosphere.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Umut GÜNGÖR
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to comprehend the link between popular music and popular culture
2.Ability to relate the roots of popular music with art music
3.Ability to comprehend the social functions of popular music and art music
4.Recognition of popular music performers
5.Recognition of awards given in the field of popular music
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and Concept, Early popular music publishing, Blues
Week 1 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Boogie – Woogie, Country, Gospel
Week 2 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Other Genres, Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra
Week 3 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Song Family, Frontiers of Rockabilly – Rock’n Roll and first reactions to Rock’n Roll, Elvis Presley
Week 4 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Protest content in popular music or politicized pop
Week 5 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Bob Dylan – Protest Rock and Introduction to 1960's
Week 6 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Progresive Rock and Psychedelic Rock
Week 7 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 8 - Theoretical
The road to psychedelic rock and the beat generation
Week 8 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Woodstock
Week 9 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 10 - Theoretical
General view of 1960's
Week 10 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 11 - Theoretical
General view of 1960's
Week 11 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 12 - Theoretical
1972 - 1975
Week 12 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 13 - Theoretical
1975 Economic Crisis and Its Reflections
Week 13 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Week 14 - Theoretical
1975 Economic Crisis and Its Reflections
Week 14 - Preparation Work
Students are expected to attend each lesson as the previous week’s subjects repeated and learned.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination18210
Final Examination18210
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)104
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
OÇ-5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026