Information Package / Course Catalogue
Turkish Music and Aesthetics
Course Code: GTM512
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 aimed to comprehend the place of aesthetics in the artistic creation process in the field of Turkish Music.

Course Content

The concept of Aesthetics in the artistic creation process in the field of music, thinkers and their views in Western and Islamic geography on Aesthetic Theory, Social, Cultural and Artistic Effects of Aesthetics, Artistic Anxiety, Creativity, Art, Artist and Art Work, as well as Classical Turkish Music Executive Technique and Its methods are aimed to be transferred both theoretically and practically, which will contribute to the artist.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Özcan ABAYLI
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the concept of aesthetic perception.
2.Understands the concept of aesthetic pleasure.
3.Understands the concept of aesthetic judgment.
4.Establishes the relationship between the work of art and aesthetics.
5.Understands the aesthetic approaches that should be in Turkish Music performance.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Moıssej Kagan, Aesthetics and Art as the Science of Beauty, Trans. Aziz Calislar, Golden Books Publishing House, Istanbul 1982, p. 3-5.
2.Ali Kemal Belviranlı, Aruz and Harmony, Marifet Publishing House, Istanbul 1995,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Aesthetics in Turkish Music Performance Techniques and Methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Concept and Subject of Aesthetics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Aesthetic Perception
Week 4 - Theoretical
Aesthetic Pleasure
Week 5 - Theoretical
Aesthetic Attitude
Week 6 - Theoretical
Aesthetic Judgment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Philosophical Thoughts and Movements on Aesthetics in the Historical Process
Week 8 - Theoretical
Philosophical Thoughts and Movements on Aesthetics in the Historical Process
Week 9 - Theoretical
Art, Artist.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Artwork and Aesthetics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Artwork and Aesthetics
Week 12 - Theoretical
Artwork and Aesthetics
Week 13 - Theoretical
Artwork and Aesthetics
Week 14 - Theoretical
Artwork and Aesthetics
Week 15 - Theoretical
FINAL EXAM
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory146198
Midterm Examination15510
Final Examination117017
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
OÇ-2
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026