Dokuz Eylül University Information Package / Courses Catalog

General Description

History

The institution opened the classes to the students for undergraduate studies in the name of Izmir Institute of Education Music Department in 1974 and then the institution continued to the education as the School of Higher Teachers(1978) and Buca Education Faculty Music Department(1986). In the frame of the accreditation of Education Faculties, the institution has been called as the Fine Arts Education Music Education Department since 1999. In the department of music education, some of the important courses are about music teaching, musical instrument training, voice training and music theory etc. There are masters program since the academic year of 1992-1993 and postgraduate program since the academic year of 2001-2002.

Qualification Awarded

Music Education, Doctorate Degree
The PhD Degree in Music Education is awarded to the graduates who successfully fullfilled all programme courses and who defend their thesis in front of an academic jury.

Level of Qualification

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)

Specific Admission Requirements

Second Cycle (Master's Degree) diploma, min GPA 80/100 or 3/4, minimum score of 70 from the National Central Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, minimum score of 60 from the Foreign Language Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained fromTOEFL/IELTS/etc, and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (minimum score of 70).Transcript.

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) diploma, minimum score of 60 from the nation-wide Academic Graduate Education Entrance Examination (ALES) in the related fields, acceptable minimum score of 50 from Foreign Language (German, English, French) Exams (UDS/KPDS) or the equivalent exams scores obtained from TOEFL/IELTS/etc. or being successful at the foreign language examination of the Institute (minimum score of 70) and being successful at the science examination of the Institute in the related fields (with a minimum score of 65).

Their interview grades are calculated as 60 % of their written exam grade + 40 % their oral exam grades.

Candidates whose interview grades are 65 and above will be considered successful according to the DEU Graduate School Regulations. Their ALES grades, cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and interviewing grades are calculated as their Evaluation Grades.

Evaluation Grades: % 50 of their ALES grades, % 25 of their cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and % 25 of their interview grades.

Evaluation Grades= % 50 of their ALES grades,+ % 25 of their cumulative grade point average (CGPA) + % 25 of their interview grades

The candidates are placed in their preferred programs in an orderly manner upon their evaluation grades. Students from the highest scores to the lower scores - as much as the allocated number- will be allowed to register in the program upon consideration of their preferences. Additionally, the same number of students are announced in case not all students who are entitled to attend the programme will not enroll. Students must register to the programme between the announced dates. If there are empty spots students from the additional list are called.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

4 years, 2 semesters per year,16 weeks per semester, 240 ECTS in total.
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses, not being less than 21 national credits, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.
See for the DEU Graduate School Regulations for more information.
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=13260

Profile of the Programme

The objective of the programme is to provide basic knowledge and skills in the field of music education, to support the candidates for developing their skills for scientific approach in their fields.
The aim of these program is to contribute the academical structuring of the department and the other departments as well. The language of instruction is Turkish.

Key Learning Outcomes

1	To be able to use the knowledge, understanding, or the opportunity by broadening and intensifying the knowledge gained in the bachelors degree to develope and apply original ideas in music education.
2	To be able to apply the skills of knowledge, comprehending and problem solving in a wide (or interdisciplinary) context related to music education.
3	To transmit clearly the results, knowledge and the arguments acquired from research activities in music education area to the people who are specialist or not.
4	To have learning skills of studying independently in music education area.
5	To have learning skills of studying independently in relation to main branches.
6	To have learning skills of performing national or international musical works.
7	To represent proficiency in skills and methods concerning main branches.
8	To follow and apply new technologies related to the music education.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The related doctorate degree provides the rights and privileges to practice the profession.
The graduates of Music Education program enjoy productive careers in public and private schools run by the Ministry of National Education as teachers. The graduates should work as an academician in universities.

Access to Further Studies

Graduates may apply to post doctorate studies.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Semester	No	Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Course Unit Type	T	P	L	ECTS

T: Theoretical P: Practice L: Laboratory B: Spring Semester G: Fall Semester H: Full Year
ALL COURSES
G	1	EBE 6031	DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	4
G	2	GSM 6099	THESIS	THESIS	0	0	0	180
G	3	EBE 6027	RADIATION IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE AND EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	4	EBE 6029	LEARNING STRATEGIES AND SKILLS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	5	GSM 6111	ADVANCED FLUTE EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	6	GSM 6013	COMPOSING TECHNIQUES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	7	EBE 6025	ELICITING UNDERSTANDING IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	8	GSM 6101	ADVANCED VIOLIN EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	9	GSM 6015	ADVANCED HARMONY EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	10	GSM 6007	ADVANCED HARMONY THROUGH HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	11	EBE 6021	OTTOMAN SOCIAL HISTORY (FROM 15TH TO 19TH CENTURY)	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	12	GSM 6107	ADVANCED PIANO EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	13	GSM 6105	ADVANCED VIOLONCELLO EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	14	GSM 6011	ACTIVE LEARNING IN MUSIC EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	15	EBE 6023	PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
G	16	GSM 6109	ADVANCED VOICE EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
G	17	GSM 6103	ADVANCED VIOLA EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
G	18	GSM 6005	MUSIC AND GENDER	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	19	GSM 6110	TECHNIQUES OF VOICE TRAINING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	20	EBE 6024	ACADEMIC WRITING FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	21	GSM 6108	TECHNIQUES OF PIANO TRAINING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	22	GSM 6102	TECHNIQUES OF VIOLIN TRAINING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	23	GSM 6016	MUSIC, SPEECH AND DANCE AS SELF-EXPRESSION MEDIA	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	24	EBE 6032	INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND EVALUATION	ELECTIVE	3	2	0	6
B	25	EBE 6002	PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND ITS APPLICATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	26	GSM 6098	EXPERTISE FIELD	EXPERTNESS	3	0	0	4
B	27	GSM 6104	TECHNIQUES OF VIOLA TRAINING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7
B	28	EBE 6028	DEVELOPMENT THROUGH LIFE: PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL PRACTICE	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	29	EBE 6022	ACTION RESEARCH IN TEACHER EDUCATION	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	30	GSM 6000	METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES IN ETHNOMUSICOLOGY	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	31	GSM 6106	TECHNIQUES OF VIOLONCELLO TRAINING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	8
B	32	EBE 6020	STATISTICAL ANALYSIS IN RESEARCHES	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	5
B	33	GSM 6112	TECHNIQUES OF FLUTE TRAINING	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	7

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Students must attend classes, practices and examinations. In order for students to qualify for midterms they should attend 70% of the theoretical classes and 80% of the application/lab classes. Students attendance is followed by their Instructor. For almost all required and elective courses there are two written examinations: One midterm examination (given during each semester and dates of which are announced by the Department in the first month of the semester) and one final exam. The instructor announces the weekly course content, the course book and how students will be evaluated and the dates of the exams to the students and the Institute at the beginning of the semester. The instructor evaluated the students depending on their midterm and final grades, attendance to the class, their additional work such as projects, presentations and assignments which were presented at the beginning of the semester.
A make up exam is offered for graduate classes. Upon the approval of the Institute Board students can take the exam from the lessons that they have already passed in order to increase their GPA.
To be able to pass a lesson a graduate student must have minimum CB.
See for the DEU Graduate School Regulations for more information.
http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=13260

Graduation Requirements

Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree) Program is comprised of at least 7 courses (minimum 21, maximum 30 national credits) more than, passing a qualifying examination, preparing and defending a doctoral dissertation, in total 240 ECTS credits.
The programme consists of mandatory and selective courses. The total ECTS credits of the programme is 240 ECTS. Graduation requirements in detail are explained in the section Qualification Requirements and Regulations . Also see. http://ebe.deu.edu.tr/file/opl/GSM_DR.pdf

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Dokuz Eylul University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Music Education 35150, Buca-Izmir-Turkey
Web Page: http://www.deu.edu.tr/DEUWeb/Icerik/Icerik.php KOD=150

Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. Nergiz Şakirzade Sarı (nergiz.sari@deu.edu.tr)
AKTS/DS Coordinator:
Yrd. Doç. Dr. Emine Filiz Dürük (filiz.duruk@deu.edu.tr)

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