Classes Offered - USC Schedule of Classes

Music Teaching and Learning (MTAL)

www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/mued/ D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact the Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - Fall 2010/Spring 2011: 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.

MTAL 470: Improvisation and Composition for Teaching and Learning (2.0 units)

An introduction to the craft of musical improvisation and composition, developing personal and idiomatic vocabulary in a variety of traditional and contemporary musical styles.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43541D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Friday	3 of 15	Judy Lewis	TMCG156

MTAL 477: Cultural Diversity in Music Teaching and Learning (1.0 unit)

Study of cultural issues in music teaching and learning.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43543D	001	Lecture	4:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	4 of 15	Beatriz Ilari	MUS204

MTAL 490: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43545D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MTAL 500: Research Foundations in Music Teaching and Learning (3.0 units)

Introductory exploration of types of research linked to research literature in music teaching and learning; interpreting research reports; organizing and writing research proposals and reports.

Note: Open to MM and DMA Teaching and Learning students only or by instructor approval.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43553D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Monday	3 of 15	Beatriz Ilari	MUS319

MTAL 505: Teaching and Learning Music (2.0 units)

Studies of the latest resources concerning the teaching and learning of music so that musicians can function more effectively as both teachers and performers.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43563D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Monday	12 of 15 (1 on waitlist)	Susan Helfter	KDC241
43564D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15 (2 on waitlist)	Judy Lewis	MUS102B

MTAL 535: Community Engagement Through Music (2.0 units)

Explores the essential role of community and arts partnerships in music education with implications for the expanding entrepreneurial role of musician/educators.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43573D	001	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	0 of 15	Susan Helfter	MUS204

MTAL 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43602D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MTAL 592: Final Project (2.0 units)

Required for the Master of Music, Teaching and Learning degree. Credit upon acceptance.

Prerequisite: MTAL 500

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43605D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MTAL 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43609D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MTAL 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Prerequisite: MTAL 594A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43612D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MTAL 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of thesis.

Prerequisite: MTAL 594B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43615D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 2	Susan Helfter	MUS402

MTAL 608: Creative Thinking in Music (3.0 units)

Review of important developments in research and practice for the encouragement of creative thinking in music for music teaching and learning.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43632D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15	Peter Webster	MUS319

MTAL 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43677D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Susan Helfter	MUS402