Information Package / Course Catalogue
Music and Society
Course Code: MÜZ507
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

It is to help students learn about music culture and knowledge, discussion skills, musical thinking, and social aspects of music by teaching the concepts of music and society.

Course Content

Definition of human and culture, the birth and development of music with its cultural, social and philosophical dimensions, important functions of music in culture, individual and social effects of music, media, industry, composer, performer, listener.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Vasfi ÇİLİNGİR
Learning Outcomes
1.To have the skills and knowledge of music and society
2.To be able to make musical discussion effectively
3.To be able to explain the relationship between music and society
4.Show the ability to think.
5.To have knowledge and awareness about the sociological aspect of music
6.Being able to develop responsibilities as an individual and as a team member
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Müzik Ansiklopedisi.(1995).Ankara: Sanem Matbaası.
2.Uçan, Ali.(1997).Müzik Eğitimi.Ankara:Adalet Matbaası.
3.Uçan, Ali.Türk Müzik Tarihi.Ankara
4.Güvenç, Bozkurt.İnsan ve Kültür.
5.Yener,Faruk.(1980).Müzik.İstanbul:Türkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kur.Yay.No:1.
6.İlyasoğlu,Evin.(2001).Zaman İçinde Müzik.İstanbul:Yapı Kredi Yayınları.
7.Uçan, Ali.İnsan ve Müzik.Ankara
8.Edip GÜNAY, Müzik Sosyolojisi Ali ERGUR, Müzikli Aklın Defteri, Bozkurt GÜVENÇ, İnsan ve Kültür
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General information about the definition, aims and content of the course
Week 2 - Theoretical
music and society concepts
Week 3 - Theoretical
The birth of man and music
Week 4 - Theoretical
Human nature music relations
Week 5 - Theoretical
the concept of culture and cultural concepts in music
Week 6 - Theoretical
Overview of the social history of music
Week 7 - Theoretical
Anthropological origins in the concept of music and society
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Music and Politics. (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Music and Representation
Week 10 - Theoretical
Music, identity and communication
Week 11 - Theoretical
Relationship between musician, composer, performer and listener
Week 12 - Theoretical
Economic factors affecting music
Week 13 - Theoretical
Popular culture and music
Week 14 - Theoretical
Structure and development of music institutions in Turkey
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment72121
Individual Work141128
Midterm Examination19110
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026