School of Performing Arts

“School of Performing Arts” is a program for students who wish to combine theoretical with practical dance education. It aims to provide a high level of dance techniques with dance performance and creativity. During the first two years,the emphasis will be on ballet and modern dance education. In addition, a knowledge of international dance and the ability to improve their body language skills will be focused on.

In the final two years, students are given the option of choosing which type of dance they wish to specialize in as well as the opportunity to continue with their ballet and modern dance education.

In theoretical terms, the programme gives the students the ability to analyze movements, make dance critiques, and to improve their visual and research abilities.

Students who graduate after two years will be given “Professional Dancer” diplomas. Those who graduate after four years will be given “ Dance Teacher” diplomas.

Year 1

Fall Semester

DANS121 (2,2)3 7 Contemporary Dance 1
DANS131 (1,3)2 6 Ballet 1
DANS151 (3,0)3 6 History of Dance
DANS251 (1,3)2 6 Choreography 1
DANS255 (2,0)2 4 Music For Dance
MUSC110 (2,0)2 4 Intro To Music
EGL101 (3,0)3 6 Development of Reading Skills
NH001 NC National History
TURK001 NC Turkish 1

Spring Semester

DANS122 (2,2)3 7 Contemporary Dance 2
DANS132 (1,0)3 4 Ballet 2
DANS152 (2,0)2 4 History of Dance 2
DANS342 (3,0)3 6 Choreography 2
DANS340 (2,0)2 4 International Dance Forms
DANS350 (2,0)2 4 Dance Production
EGL102 (3,0)3 6 Development of Writing Skills
NH002 NC National History 2
TURK002 NC Turkish 2

Year 2

Fall Semester

DANS223 (2,2)3 7 Contemporary Dance 3
DANS141 (2,0)2 4 Improvisation 1
DANS233 (2,2)3 7 Ballet 3
DANS311 (2,0)2 4 Dans Company 1
DANS421 (2,0)2 4 Contemporary Dance Repertory 1
DANS411 (1,3)3 7 Ballet Repertory 1
DANS229 (1,3)3 7 Tap Dance / Folk Dance

Spring Semester

DANS224 (1,4)3 8 Contemporary Dance 4
DANS242 (2,0)2 4 Improvisation 2
DANS234 (1,4)3 8 Ballet 4
DANS312 (2,0)2 4 Dans Company 2
DANS422 (2,0)2 4 Contemporary Dance Repertory 2
DANS412 (1,3)3 7 Ballet Repertory 2
DANS149 (2,0)2 4 Latin Dance

Year 3

Fall Semester

DANS455 (2,0)2 4 Practium In Teaching 1
DANS235 (3,0)3 6 Theories in Dance Education
DANS315 (3,0)3 6 Teaching Dance: Children
DANS316 (3,0)3 6 Teaching Dance: Adolescents to Adults
DANS361 (2,0)2 4 Jazz Dance 1
CS201 (3,0)3 6 Communication Skills 1
BUS103 (3,0)3 6 Intro. To Computer & Infor. Systems

Spring Semester

DANS456 (3,0)3 6 Practium In Teaching 2
DANS339 (2,0)2 4 Dance Administration
DANS349 (2,0)2 4 Stage & Costume Design
DANS179 (2,0)2 4 Hatha Yoga
DANS362 (1,4)3 8 Jazz Dance 2
CS202 (3,0)3 6 Communication Skills 2
BUS104 (3,0)3 6 Computer Applications

Year 4

Fall Semester

COM161 (3,0)3 6 Interactive Multimedia Development
VART110 (3,0)3 6 Introduction to Visual Arts
DANS415 (1,4)3 8 Teaching Methodology : Ballet
DANS345 (2,0)2 4 Dance For the Special Child
DANS319 (2,0)2 4 Introduction to Dance Therapy
xxxxxx (3,0)3 6 Elective
xxxxxx (3,0)3 6 Elective

Spring Semester

DANS175 (2,0)2 4 Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dance
DANS480 (2,0)2 4 Introduction to Dance Research
DANS493 (3,0)3 6 Senior Year Seminar/Project
DANS429 (2,0)2 4 Writing Dance Criticism
xxxxxx (3,0)3 6 Elective
xxxxxx (3,0)3 6 Elective
xxxxxx (3,0)3 6 Elective

Elective Courses

Dans Electives

DANS260 (3,0)3 6 Dance in Cultural Contexts
DANS159 (3,0)3 6 Turkish Folk Dance 1
DANS355 (3,0)3 6 Movement Vocabulary & Analysis
DANS219 (3,0)3 6 Turkish Cypriot Folk Dance 1
DANS271 (3,0)3 6 Laban Movement Analysis 1
DANS325 (5,0)3 8 Contamporary Dance 5
DANS335 (5,0)3 8 Ballet 5
DANS440 (2,0)3 5 Guest Artist Workshop
DANS443 (3,0)3 6 Advanced Dance Composition
DANS360 (3,0)3 6 Aesthetics in Dance
DANS372 (3,0)3 6 Laban Movement Analysis 2
DANS326 (5,0)3 8 Contamporary Dance 6
DANS336 (5,0)3 8 Ballet 6
DANS449 (3,0)3 6 Culture, gender & Politics of the Body
DANS427 (5,0)3 8 Contamporary Dance 7
DANS437 (5,0)3 8 Ballet 7
DANS428 (5,0)3 8 Contamporary Dance 8
DANS438 (5,0)3 8 Ballet 8
MHIS101 (3,0)3 6 Music History 7

Psychology Electives

PSY101 (3,0)3 6 Introduction to Psychology 1
PSY251 (4,0)3 7 Social Psychology 1
PSY320 (3,0)3 6 Educational Psychology
PSY102 (3,0)3 6 Introduction to Psychology 2
PSY252 (3,0)3 6 Social Psychology 2
PSY341 (3,0)3 6 Environmental Psychology

Art & History Electives

TART111 (3,0)3 6 Turkish Art
HIS102 (3,0)3 6 History of Civilisation
HIS260 (3,0)3 6 Cyprus History & Culture
PHIL101 (3,0)3 6 Introduction to Philosophy
REGS350 (3,0)3 6 World Religions
HIS203 (4,0)3 7 Modern Europe
HIS202 (3,0)3 6 World History Since 1500
PHIL120 (3,0)3 6 Ethics
CANP105 (3,0)3 6 Cultural Antropology
BUS106 (3,0)3 6 Principle of Sociology

Mathematics Electives

MAT150 (4,0)3 7 Finite Mathematics
BUS205 (3,0)3 6 Business Statistics 1
MAT101 (3,0)3 6 Business Mathematics 1
MAT102 (3,0)3 6 Business Mathematics 2
MAT105 (3,0)3 6 Intermediate Algebra

Course Descriptions

DANS121 Contemporary Dans I (2,2) 3 7

This course introduces the basics of modern dance technique and aesthetics. Dance styles taught will be derivations of major twentieth century modern dance techniques.

DANS131 Ballet I (1,3)2 6

An introduction to the technique and terminology of classical ballet, focusing on placement, alignment and simple phrasing, and providing a solid foundation for future study of ballet.

DANS151 History of Dance I (3,0)3 6

This course will look at performance genres from the early 1900’s with the origin of modern dance to the present, including contemporary dance theatre, performance art, multi-media performance and street dancing.

DANS251 Choreography (1,3)2 6

Studies geared to develop an understanding of the principles of choreographic invention for a sngle person, small groups and large ensembles.

DANS255 Music for Dans (2,0)2 4

Introduction to meter, rhythm and music notation. Rhythmic analysis of scores and movement sequences as well as finding common ground between music and dance through notation will be the main focus. Experimentation with music and movement collaborations will be encouraged.

MUSC110 Introduction to Music (2,0)2 4

This course attempts an exploration of Music in sounds. Emphasis is given on the development of music literacy in reading and writing music. It provides an opportunity on listening, understandings, enjoying and appreciating music.

EGL101 Development of Reading Skills (3,0)3 6

The reinforcement of reading through reading selections with review of structural patterns and paragraph.

NH001 National History I (Non Credit)

Starting with the second half of the 19th century and coming to date; not a chronological presentation but rather dwelling into social political and economic reasons of events. To show how history functions as a social memory. Special emphasis is put upon national histories of both Turkey and T.R.N.C., presenting ideas and principles of Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.

TURK001 Turkish I (Non Credit)

Identification of the position of the Turkish language among World Languages; Turkish-speaking Lands of the World; An account of the historical development of Turkish; The teaching of writing, sentence structure and the grammar of the language. Special emphasis on explaining and teaching of writing styles. Classroom tasks of in-depth analysis of specimen books by Turkish writers.

DANS122 Contemporary Dans II (2,2)3 7

This course builds upon the basic skills and aesthetic of modern dance through higher-level technique, creative studies and more complicated movement phrases.

DANS132 Ballet II (1,0)3 4

A continuation of the technique, positions, and style learned in Ballet I. Particular focus will be given to strength, balance, clarity of shapes and faster movement phrases.

DANS152 History of Dans II (2,0)2 4

This course is the following course of DANS151, as it will look at performance genres from the early 1900’s with the origin of modern dance to the present, including contemporary dance theatre, performance art, multi-media performance and street dancing.

DANS342 Choreography II (3,0)3 6

In this course further studies geared to develop an understanding of the principles of choreographic invention for a sngle person, small groups and large ensembles.

DANS340 International Dans Forms (2,0)2 4

Various ethnic dance styles such as Latin American Dance, Popular Dance/Hip Hop, Flamenco, Balkan Folk Dance, and classical Indian dance will be offered alternately by semester.

DANS350 Dance Production (2,0)2 4

The rigorous study of the visual elements of dance design through aesthetic and critical evaluation of lighting, costume, and scenographic techniques as they relate to specific dance repertory works.

EGL102 Development of Writing Skills (3,0)3 6

The reinforcement of writing skills with review of structural patterns and paragraph and summary writing.

NH002 National History II (Non Credit)

A continuation of NH001.

TURK002 Turkish II (Non Credit)

Introduction and exposition of the Turkish Sentence structures and descriptive styles for the purpose of enhancing speaking skills. By means of written and oral discourse, the realisation of student-centred tasks for the development of précis, examination and critical skills of the student.

DANS223 Contemporary Dans III (2,2)3 7

This course further builds upon the basic skills and aesthetic of modern dance through higher-level technique, more advanced repertory and the implementation of emotional content and dramatic style to movement. Specific focus will be given to partnering and group performance dynamics.

DANS141 Improvisation I (2,0)2 4

This course explores the fundamental concepts and tools of movement improvisation as well as some applications of improvisation in performance, dance therapy and choreography. Readings and field trips are a requirement for this course.

DANS233 Ballet III (2,2)3 7

A continuation of the technique, positions, and style learned in Ballet II. Particular focus will be given to contemporary ballet styles as well as and the narrative ballet, including the dancing of specific characters.

DANS311 Dans Company I (2,0)2 4

Dance Majors will participate in the dance productions choreographed by faculty members and guest artists.

DANS421 Contemporary Dance Repertory 1 (2,0)2 4

Repertory classes include faculty and guest faculty choreography produced previously or created for the school. The aim is to teach students how to work with different choreographers, group process and to develop their stage experience.

DANS411 Ballet Repertory 1 (1,3)3 7

Corps de ballet from classical ballet repertoire.

DANS229 Tap Dance / Folk Dance (1,3)3 7

Tap Dance: Simple key techniques, basic exercises, and movements. Variety of rhythmic patterns, fundamental steps, and graded routines. Brief history, choreographic principles, and improvisation. Shuffles, ball changes, heel drops, time steps, flaps, and beginning turns are introduced. Folk Dance: Introduces the basic step patterns, rhythmic patterns, position, and formations of traditional and ethnic group dances.

DANS224 Contemporary Dans IV (1,4)3 8

DANS242 Improvision II (2,0)2 4

This course builds upon the improvisation techniques learned in Improvisation I, focusing more on group and partner work, longer solo improvisations, and the inclusion of text and other media in the dancers’ work.

DANS234 Ballet IV (1,4)3 8

A continuation of the technique, positions, and style learned in Ballet III. Particular focus will be given to contemporary ballet styles as well as and the narrative ballet, including the dancing of specific characters.

DANS312 Dans Company II (2,0)2 4

Dance Majors will participate in the dance productions choreographed by faculty members and guest artists.

DANS422 Contemporary Dance Repertory 2 (2,0)2 4

DANS412 Ballet Repertory 2 (1,3)3 7

Duets, Pas de Quatre, Pas de Trois from classical repertoire.

DANS149 Latin Dance (2,0)2 4

Introducing types of Latin Dance. Basic principles of timing, basic foot work and variations of simple turn patterns.

DANS455 Practium In Teaching 1 (2,0)2 4

This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer who wishes to develop an awareness of proper teaching techniques. The student, under guidance of a department dance instructor, will analyze the instructor's lesson plans as well as develop their own series of warm up exercises to be discussed for purpose and efficiency.

DANS235 Theories in Dance Education (3,0)3 6

The history of educational approaches in dance and the arts will be studied as well as the theories and practices of current art educators and influential education theorists such as John Dewey, Jacqueline Smith-Artuad and Howard Gardner. The application of theories to the teaching of modern dance, ballet, creative movement and traditional dance forms will be discussed.

DANS315 Teaching Dance: Children (3,0)3 6

This course is an exploration of dance education methods and tools for children from the pre-elementary level through the sixth grade. Concepts such as integration, experiential learning, class management techniques and current dance education theories will be examined and practically applied to dance lessons and teaching methodology.

DANS316 Teaching Dance: adolecsents to Adults (3,0)3 6

How can we teach dance effectively and safely to senior adults? How can we maintain the interest of the introverted, angry or distracted adolescent student? How does the dance educator create the appropriate challenge without causing fear and intimidation in the sensitive learner? Students will explore these and other crucial questions through discussion, research and practice, and in turn acquire the educational tools, knowledge and skills appropriate for each age group.

DANS361 Jazz Dance 1 (2,0)2 4

Introduction to fundamental jazz techniques, exercises, walks, and movement phrases of the jazz style. Basic knowledge of changing jazz styles through the years.

CS201 Communication Skills I (3,0)3 6

Advanced writing skills with special attention to those most commonly used in private (business) and government. To provide standards and formats of managerial correspondence; techniques for preparing informational & analytical reports.

BUS103 Intro. To Computer & Infor. Systems (3,0)3 6

To provide an understanding of the need for the management of data as an organisational resource. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of data processing. Emphasis is on business data processing. Student’s skills in the application of computers to business and their knowledge of hardware and software are enhanced.

DANS456 Practium In Teaching 2 (3,0)3 6

Directed observation and teaching of dance classes preschool through college. This course is intended as a practicum experience outside the department of dance. Its purpose is to introduce the student to the basic structure and content of a K12 dance instruction or community dance/arts setting. The student will keep a journal log and could teach one lesson, if allowed by teacher/school system.

DANS339 Dance Administration (2,0)2 4

This course is an overview of the controlling elements affecting performing arts organizations. We will examine the position of the artist in society and in the labor market, how to raise and manage funds, and different marketing strategies specifically for dance. Some focus will be given to the arts funding and the European Union.

DANS349 Stage & Costume Design (2,0)2 4

This course aims to guide the students as dancers and choreographers to benefit from stage lighting at most by providing them with broad knowledge on lighting/set design using recorded examples of various stage productions and stage lighting books and giving them a chance to put theory into practice with active duties on various school productions.

DANS179 Hatha Yoga (2,0)2 4

Yoga, in Sanskrit, means union. Hatha Yoga is the ancient Indian practice of unifying body, mind and spirit through the physical practice of the yoga asanas (poses). This course is an introduction to the basic yoga asanas, traditional vinyasas (sequences of poses) such as the sun salutations, and their strengthening, balancing and healing effects in the body.

DANS362 Jazz Dance 2 (1,4)3 8

Emphasis on perfecting techniques, creating basic jazz compositions, and developing a more in-depth understanding of the historical growth of American jazz dance. Review of basic exercises and terminology. Rock, funky lyric, and percussive movements are studied. Jazz turns, body isolations, and steps of elevation are incorporated.

CS202 Communication Skills II (3,0)3 6

Introduction to principles of empirical research; problem identification, hypothesis generation, research design data collection & analysis. Application of research methods knowledge to managerial, economic, social & political issues.

BUS104 Computer Application (3,0)3 6

This course expands the student’s knowledge of computer; word processors, spreadsheets, database applications and other business applications are introduced.

COM161 Interactive Multimedia Development (3,0)3 6

The course introduces the student to the basic concepts of interactive multimedia development. It consists of lectures, software demonstrations, CD-ROM exploration of relevant material and practical exercises. It concentrates on the use of multimedia software such as Macromedia Director available for interactive multimedia and Adobe Photoshop for image creation and manipulation. This course is purely practical with supervised structured laboratory exercises. The theoretical knowledge gain in the prerequisite course and the software packages introduced are put in this course into practice. The student will be required to create and present a CD-ROM multimedia project by the end of the course.

VART110 Introduction to Visual Arts (3,0)3 6

Introduction to the Visual Arts is a survey course examining the history of art starting from as early as the prehistoric cave paintings in France and ending up to the art of the Renaissance. Through our exciting journey of art through the ages, we will study the various characteristics of artworks within certain time periods. Additionally, we will examine how these characteristics were related to the meanings and functions assigned to the visual arts. The course will assist students in developing the basic skills needed in art historical research as well as the ability to write and speak clearly and logically about art historical concepts. By the end of the semester students are expected to be able to identify major artists and art movements through observation and perception. The primary goal of the course is to bring the students in touch with the visual arts and help them gain a life long appreciation of art.

DANS415 Teaching Methodology : Ballet (1,4)3 8

Introduction to dance pedagogy, including educational theory, motor learning and biomechanical principles and music as it relates to the teaching of ballet.

DANS345 Dance for the Special Child (2,0)2 4

This course will deeply explore the possibilities, therapeutic used and techniques in teaching dance to children with mild to severe mental disabilities. Techniques for teaching the gifted child will also be addressed.

DANS319 Introduction to Dance Therapy (2,0)2 4

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles, schools and applications of dance therapy. Focus will be given to body awareness, human development, ideokinesis and nonverbal communication.

DANS175 Anatomy and Kinesiology for Dans (2,0)2 4

This course will cover basic anatomy, the cooperation between the systems of the body, correct and incorrect skeletal alignment, injury prevention and care, and exercises for re-patterning inefficient and damaging movement habits.

DANS480 Introduction to Dans Research (2,0)2 4

Independent study for research and writing.

DANS493 Senior Year Seminar/ Project (3,0)3 6

Research and scholarly writing in chosen topics relating to dance. Methods of investigation will be drawn from prominent archival collections and personal interviews, as well as other resources. Papers will be formally presented to the Dance Department upon completion.

DANS429 Writing Dance Criticism (2,0)2 4

This course explores the evolution of the field of dance criticism from its early traditions to contemporary practice. It focuses on the variety of approaches as well as the unique challenges in writing about dance.

Elective Courses Descriptions

DANS260 Dans in Cultural Contexts (3,0)3 6

A cultural and anthropological study of dance throughout the world. The overall function of dance will be explored through the history and evolution of specific dance forms and their roles as cultural and social practice.

DANS159 Turkish Folk Dance 1 (3,0)3 6

Introducing folk cultures, traditional costumes, history and music.

DANS355 Movement Vocabulary & Analysis (3,0)3 6

This course explores expansion of movement vocabulary through improvisation and compositional techniques. Students will create and perform group and solo movement studies.

DANS219 Turkish Cypriot Folk Dance 1 (3,0)3 6

Introducing Cypriot folk cultures, traditional costumes, history and music.

DANS271 Laban Movement Analysis I (3,0)3 6

Introduction to Rudolf Laban’s system of movement analysis and notation and its applications to dance research, choreography, and dance education. Focus will be given to the basic body, space and dynamic elements.

DANS325 Contemporary Dans V (5,0)3 8

DANS335 Ballet V (5,0)3 8

A continuation of the technique, positions, and style learned in Ballet IV. Particular focus will be given to contemporary ballet styles as well as and the narrative ballet, including the dancing of specific characters.

DANS440 Guest Artist Workshop (2,0)3 5

The dancers work with the artistic director and guest choreographers as part of a dance company, learning, interpreting, rehearsing, and performing dances created for the company repertory.

DANS443 Advanced Dance Composition (3,0)3 6

During this course students are introduced to the elements of composition and basic concepts such as space, time, rhythm, texture, dynamics, form and with weekly home works their understanding and application of the concepts are discussed. Fourth year composition class involves graduation project. Time, space, energy, Laban's movement qualities, movement dynamics are explored. We explore further form, structure, choreographic devices, use of props, themes and variations, motif and development for solo and group projects.

DANS360 Aesthetics in Dance (3,0)3 6

This course will address the formal and philosophical issues surrounding dance, performance art and the creative process. Concepts such as beauty, harmony, balance and contemporary aesthetic theory will be explored, as well as the application of aesthetic theory to dance criticism.

DANS372 Laban Movement Analysis II (3,0)3 6

DANS326 Contemporary Dance VI (5,0)3 8

DANS336 Ballet VI (5,0)3 8

A continuation of the technique, positions, and style learned in Ballet V. Particular focus will be given to contemporary ballet styles as well as and the narrative ballet, including the dancing of specific characters.

DANS449 Culture Gender & Politics of the Body (3,0)3 6

Throughout the ages, dance has been the non-verbal-voice of ethics, norms, conflicts, desires, identity, and deviation from tradition. This course examines historical and current instances of the body as both a vulnerable and powerful vessel of culture, identity and social change and the socio-political consequences of the body as such.

DANS427 Contemporary Dance VII (5,0)3 8

DANS437 Ballet VII (5,0)3 8

A continuation of the technique, positions, and style learned in Ballet VI. Particular focus will be given to contemporary ballet styles as well as and the narrative ballet, including the dancing of specific characters.

DANS428 Contemporary Dance VIII (5,0)3 8

DANS438 Ballet VIII (5,0)3 8

A continuation of the technique, positions, and style learned in Ballet VII. Particular focus will be given to contemporary ballet styles as well as and the narrative ballet, including the dancing of specific characters.

MHIS101 Music History I (3,0)3 6

This module focuses on the study of Music History from its beginnings up to the end of the Classical Period (1810). Listening examples will be provided.

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology I (3,0)3 6

This course is designed for students from other departments in order to give them a general knowledge of psychology. The course provides a general understanding of psychological inquiry, major theories and their practical applications. The topics covered include sensation and perception, theories of learning and memory, development, socialization, personality, social psychology.

PSY251 Social Psychology (4,0)3 7

A historical overview of theories, methods, and research topics in social psychology, Topics to be covered include social perception, social attitudes and attitude formation and change, interpersonal attraction.

PSY320 Educational Psychology (3,0)3 6

The aim of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the theory and research in psychology as applied teaching and learning.

PSY102 Introduction to Psychology II (3,0)3 6

This course is a continuation of PSY101 and will cover the following topics: human development, thought and language, information processing, social influence, personality and its assessment, abnormal psychology, therapy methods and issues related to stress and coping.

PSY252 Social Psychology II (3,0)3 6

This course is a continuation of Social Psychology I and as such includes topics of group and group processes, conformity, cooperation competition, inter group conflicts, helping and aggression. Issues in health psychology, psychology of law, psychology of work and environmental psychology will also be covered.

PSY341 Environmental Psychology (3,0)3 6

This course aims to familiarise students with issues and developments in the study of major behaviour in relation with the physical environment. Theories and research procedures in the study of person-environment transaction will be surveyed. Topics of the course include environmental perception and cognition, environmental stressors, pollution, crowding, territoriality and personal space.

TART111 Turkish Art (3,0)3 6

A concise journey through different periods of Turkish Art, beginning with the early forms of Art, to the Art of the ages, with references to the most dominant forms of Art, such as architecture, sculpture, painting and pottery. Familiarization with such Art objects will promote critical thinking and aesthetics in all aspects of life and environment.

HIS102 History of Civilisation (3,0)3 6

The course analyses the term “civilization” and deals with the basic questions of definitions and of the civilizing process. Students are introduced to the history of civilizations through a comparative perspective and the points of a common human civilising process. Plurality within human civilizations is emphasized.

PHIL101 Introduction to Philosophy (3,0)3 6

The course will cover a number of major philosophical problems. Students will study classical arguments and counter-arguments on these problems and will be encouraged to think critically on the same issues from a contemporary perspective.

REGS350 World Religions (3,0)3 6

The course explores the role of religion in history and society and presents a comparative analysis of the basic world religions such as Paganism, Judaism, Christianity (Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Protestantism), Islam, Buddism, Hinduism and newer religions. Also discussed is inter-faith and inter-religion dialogue and understanding.

HIS203 Modern Europe (4,0)3 7

This course examines the political, social, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped and are shaping modern Europe. The historical development of movements towards economic and political integration will be examined with specific reference to what is now called the European Union. Post World War II progress towards regional integration in Europe will provide a central focus, after a brief examination of the historical trends that led to integration, along with the inherent problems that have arisen. The evolving role of the European Union on the world stage will be assessed as well as its future prospects. The course will also examine the "East-West" and "North-South" relations in Europe, before turning to an analysis of the relationship between Europe and the rest of the world.

HIS202 World History Since 1500 (3,0)3 6

This course provides the student with a survey of the major themes of world history after 1500AD. Attention is paid to developing the students understanding of the historical roots of contemporary global realities.

CANTP105 Cultural Antropology (3,0)3 6

This course introduces students to human and cultural diversity. It explores the ways in which non-Western societies deal with universal human issues such as marriage and family, sex and gender, work and play, power, identity, meaning, and death. The aim of the course is to render non-Western societies understandable on their own terms and to widen students' horizons through the appreciation of cultural diversity.

BUS106 Principle of Sociology (3,0)3 6

A continuation of BUS105.

MAT150 Finite Mathematics (4,0)3 7

The material of this course can be grouped into three main themes: Linear Algebra and Applications, Probability, and Brief Calculus. The course covers methods of solving systems of equations/inequalities with emphasis on matrix methods and finance, probability, functions, limits, derivatives, optimization and integrals of functions.

BUS205 Business Statistics I (3,0)3 6

Statistical ideas and their relevance in practical life; preparing data for statistical analysis. Elementary probability, random variables, frequency distributions and sampling. Logic of statistical references; descriptive statistics, estimation and significance tests.

MAT101 Business Mathematics I (3,0)3 6

Revision of essential algebra for calculus. Polynomials, rational expressions, straight line. Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities. Functions; limits; continuity; derivatives: techniques of derivatives; applications of derivatives.

MAT102 Business Mathematics II (3,0)3 6

Exponential and logarithmic functions. Derivatives of exponential and logarithmic functions. Applications of exponential functions ant derivatives. Techniques of integration, definite integral, applications of integration. Functions of several variables, partial derivatives.

MAT105 Intermediate Algebra (3,0)3 6

This course is a basic course in algebra and covers real number properties, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions, solving equations, graphs of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and radicals, second-degree equations and inequalities.

Susan Heijari – Erkan

Graduated Hermann Neuberger Sportschule Academie-BSA covers all group training forms in Aerobics, Workout, Vertebral Gymnastic and Stretching.

Oleg Anatolievich Manukovich

Plovdiv’s Academy of Dance and Music, Bulgaria received the diploma and BSc degree in Ballet Dance teaching and Pedagogics

Tbilisi Choreographic School, Georgia – 2 years Pedagogic course

Voronezh Choreographic School – received the diploma of Ballet artist

M. Galip Emre

Bilkent University, Vocational School of Tourism and Hotel Services

Liliya Biroğul

Tver College Culture, Choerography

Celabinsk Pedagogy University, Dance Department - Choerography