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 477: Cultural Diversity in Music Teaching and Learning (2.0 units)

Study of cultural issues in music teaching and learning.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43539D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	14 of 15	Beatriz Ilari	MUS303

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	1 of 10	Beatriz Ilari	MUS314

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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43560D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 14	William Coppola	TMC202

MTAL 504: Psychological Foundations of Music (3.0 units)

Exploration of theories, research and practice in psychological foundations of music teaching and learning.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43568D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Monday	13 of 15	Beatriz Ilari	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
43571D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 14 (3 on waitlist)	Candice Mattio	KDC241

MTAL 516: Popular Music Teaching and Learning (2.0 units)

Pedagogical framework, overview of current research and practical strategies for applying formal and informal teaching modalities in popular music.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43574D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15	Christopher Sampson	TMC202

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
43579D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	Canceled	William Coppola

MTAL 589: Community Music Practicum (2.0 units, max 4)

Provides structure and support as students design, develop and execute a community music project as part of an existing organization or a new endeavor.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43508D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Beatriz Ilari	MUS314

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	Beatriz Ilari	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	0 of 6	Beatriz Ilari	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	Beatriz Ilari	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	Beatriz Ilari	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	Beatriz Ilari	MUS314

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
43638D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 15	Candice Mattio	TMC202

MTAL 652: Pedagogy for Collegiate Teaching (2.0 units)

A preparation for teaching in the modern university environment, examining the role of the professor, and focusing on the development of innovative collegiate teaching skills.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43650D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	Canceled	Beatriz Ilari

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	3 of 5	Beatriz Ilari	MUS314