OPR735 - GERMAN and RUSSIAN PRONUNCIATION

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
GERMAN and RUSSIAN PRONUNCIATION OPR735 Fall 1 2 2 4
PrequisitesBeing Student of Opera Department
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Drill and Practice
 
Instructor (s)Yb. Uzm. Robert Seidel 
Course objectiveAcquirement knowledge, skills and competency in the opera sub-discipline ?Pronunciation? 
Learning outcomes
  1. 1. Skill in recognising phonetic particularities of German and Russian language in songs and operas.
  2. 2. Skill in applying suitable word stressing, phrase emphasis and breathing pauses to German and Russian vocal works.
  3. 3. Skill in determination of correct stress based on melody, phrase and measure analyse.
  4. 4. Competency in correct pronunciation in German and Russian vocal works in terms of stressing, phrase emphasis and meaning of words.
Course ContentInterconnection of language and music. Particularities of German and Russian Language. 
ReferencesSelect German and Russian poems, songs and arias of different historical periods. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1General information about course contents
Week 2Particularities, word stressing and phrase emphasis of the German Language in poetry
Week 3Particularities, word stressing and phrase emphasis of the German Language in poetry
Week 4Particularities, word stressing and phrase emphasis of the German Language in poetry
Week 5Particularities, Russian alphabet, word stressing and phrase emphasis of the Russian Language in poetry
Week 6Particularities, Russian alphabet, word stressing and phrase emphasis of the Russian Language in poetry
Week 7Particularities, Russian alphabet, word stressing and phrase emphasis of the Russian Language in poetry
Week 8Midterm
Week 9Correct application of German and Russian pronunciation on songs and arias
Week 10Correct application of German and Russian pronunciation on songs and arias
Week 11Correct application of German and Russian pronunciation on songs and arias
Week 12Correct application of German and Russian pronunciation on songs and arias
Week 13Correct application of German and Russian pronunciation on songs and arias
Week 14Correct application of German and Russian pronunciation on songs and arias
Week 15Exam rehearsal
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms140
Final exam160
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes140
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes160
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment10110
Midterms (Study duration)144
Final Exam (Study duration) 188
Total Workload4020120

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Top level knowledge of advanced techniques and methods in the field of opera.    X
2. Knowledge of how to assess, discuss and manage the position of the Art of Opera in the fields of society, culture, art, politics and economy.X    
3. Skill of using voice techniques on expert level, performing and transferring them.  X  
4. Participating in active and unique development of performing and interpretation techniques, knowledge and methods based on research and productive ideas in accordance with acquired knowledge and skills.   X 
5. Competency in effective planning and managing projects in the field of opera singing. X   
6. Effective use of assessment, performance and academic educational skills.   X 
7. Interpretation of music uniquely and accepted and valued by international artistic institutions.    X
8. Interchange of based on academic literature and performance with public and active contribution to public awareness of the Art of Opera. X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest