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 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
43550D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Rotem Gilbert	MUS314

MTAL 503: Philosophical and Advocacy Issues in Music Teaching and Learning (3.0 units)

Exploration of philosophical thinking in the field of music with emphasis on philosophical foundations for teaching and learning.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43566D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 15	William Coppola	TMC202

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
43570D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 15	Susan Helfter	MUS204

MTAL 517: Teaching and Learning Popular Songwriting (2.0 units)

Conceptual and practical framework to prepare music educators to teach popular songwriting at all levels and in a variety of environments.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43575D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Thursday	3 of 15	Christopher Sampson	TMCG102B

MTAL 576: Using Technology in the Classroom (2.0 units)

Study of the tools and knowledge necessary to the music educator to facilitate the application of computers and electronic music in music education.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43597D	001	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	4 of 15	Candice Mattio	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
43610D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Rotem Gilbert	MUS314

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
43615D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 6	Rotem Gilbert	MUS314

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
43619D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Rotem Gilbert	MUS314

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
43622D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Rotem Gilbert	MUS314

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
43625D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 2	Rotem Gilbert	MUS314

MTAL 607: Foundations of Community Music (2.0 units)

Exploration of community music programs in the U.S. and beyond with emphasis on philosophical, sociological, structural and cultural bases for the diverse programs.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43636D	001	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Monday	6 of 15	Beatriz Ilari	TMC202

MTAL 650: Pedagogy for Collegiate Music Appreciation and Fundamentals (2.0 units)

Design and teaching strategies for collegiate music appreciation and fundamentals classes developed for the adult, non music major student.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43648D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Monday	Canceled	Susan Helfter

MTAL 653: World Music Pedagogy (2.0 units)

Introduction to the pedagogy of world music cultures, including both sonic and sociocultural dimensions of music-in-culture, through the World Music Pedagogy approach.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43651D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	3 of 15	William Coppola	MUS204

MTAL 720: Quantitative Research in Music Teaching and Learning (3.0 units)

Survey of theories, concepts and procedures for designing, conducting and evaluating quantitative research studies in music teaching and learning.

Prerequisite: MTAL 500

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43663D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Thursday	7 of 15	Candice Mattio	TMC202

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
43679D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 6	Rotem Gilbert	MUS314