History of Argentine Tango (ART224) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
History of Argentine Tango	ART224	Fall and Spring	3	0	0	3	4

Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A

Course Language	Turkish
Course Type	Elective Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	The objective is to learn the historical and cultural development of Argentine Tango dance in the world and to obtain Argentine Tango dance as a lifestyle.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; At the end of the course, the interception of the positive approach in science and the notional approach in dance will improve the understanding and perception capacity of the students.
Course Content	Where does the tango come from; tango-culture relationship; the origin and the evolution of Argentine tango; spreading of the dance to Europe and the world; the effects of tango on economic crisis and political changes in the world.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	The definition of the course
2	Where is the word Tango originated from? Tango-culture relationship
3	The origins of Argentine Tango dance. The birth and the evolution of Argentine Tango dance
4	The expansion of the dance to Europe and the world
5	The effects of economic crises and political changes in the world on Argentine Tango dance
6	The notable artists-dancers in the history of Argentine Tango
7	The introduction of Tango to Turkey
8	The history of Tango in Turkey
9	The structure of Turkish Tango
10	The history of Argentine Tango in Turkey
11	The chorological order of Argentine Tango activities in Turkey
12	General evaluation of the course
13	Video presentations
14	Presentations of student assignments
15	Presentations of student assignments
16	Final

Sources

Other Sources	1. Akgün, F. (1993). Yıllar Boyunca Tango 1865 -1993. İstanbul: Pan Yayıncılık.
	2. Hess, R. (2007). Tango. Işık Ergüden (Çev.). Ankara: Dost Yayınları.

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	15	20
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	-	-
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	2	30
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	-	-
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	50
Toplam	18	100

Percentage of Semester Work	50
Percentage of Final Work	50
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
2	The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5	The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines.
6	The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually.
7	Effective oral and written communication skills; The knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly.
8	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.					X
9	Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10	Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11	Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12	Ability to work in the fields of both thermal and mechanical systems including the design and production steps of these systems.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	3	4	12
Presentation/Seminar Prepration	2	15	30
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	10	10
Total Workload			100