Information Package / Course Catalogue
Dance
Course Code: BESE364
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 train qualified and creative dancers, choreographers and trainers in the field of dance.

Course Content

Teaching modern dance techniques

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1. To be able to present an effective education understanding in contemporary dance techniques at international level
2. To be able to develop an understanding of contemporary dance in practice and theory
3. Ability to undertake training mission based on art production
4. To be able to analyze group series and evaluation rules,
5. Apply classical dance examples
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Gazi UMDU, Anadolu University, 2008 Dance Lecture Notes www.harbiforum.org www.tdsf.gov.tr ??www.unidance.com
2.Sandra Minton. (1992). Modern dance: Body and Mind. Thomson Learning. Training-Practice
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Strengthening and improving the body with contemporary dance techniques
Week 2 - Theoretical
Strengthening and improving the body with contemporary dance techniques
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic techniques based on Laban "theory of motion analysis"
Week 4 - Theoretical
Basic techniques based on Laban "theory of motion analysis"
Week 5 - Theoretical
Basic techniques based on Laban "theory of motion analysis"
Week 6 - Theoretical
Folkloric elements used in modern dance
Week 7 - Theoretical
Folkloric elements used in modern dance
Week 8 - Theoretical
Giving information about basic dance positions and applying them in various step forms (interim evaluation).
Week 9 - Theoretical
Choreographic approaches, styles, technical studies in dance art
Week 10 - Theoretical
Advanced classical ballet technique
Week 11 - Theoretical
Advanced classical ballet technique
Week 12 - Theoretical
Movement analysis of skeletal, muscle, nervous and force systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Movement analysis of skeletal, muscle, nervous and force systems
Week 14 - Theoretical
An overview
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Assignment23210
Final Examination1426
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-5
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OÇ-1
5
4
3
4
4
OÇ-2
5
4
3
3
3
OÇ-3
5
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3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
3
3
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3
4
OÇ-5
5
3
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4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026