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
43531D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	2 of 15	Candice Mattio	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 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	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 15	Robert Cutietta	TMCG156

MTAL 518: Teaching and Learning Music Technology (2.0 units)

Preparation for future music educators to teach music technology and music production at all levels in a wide range of environments.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43576D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	5 of 15	Rick Schmunk	TMCG147

MTAL 521: Coaching the Popular Music Vocalist (2.0 units)

Conceptual and practical framework for future popular music instructors to coach vocalists in a wide range of environments.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43578D	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	4 of 15	Lyndia Johnson	TMC202

MTAL 584: Early Childhood Music (2.0 units)

An overview of significant developmental issues, current research, and appropriate practices for children from birth to age eight. Professor-guided practicum teaching.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43601D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	2 of 15	Beatriz Ilari	KDC240

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	1 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	4 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	Monday	10 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	Wednesday	8 of 15	Robert Cutietta	KDC236

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	4 of 15	William Coppola	MUS303

MTAL 721: Qualitative Research in Music Teaching and Learning (3.0 units)

Survey of theories, concepts and tools for designing, conducting and evaluating qualitative studies in music teaching and learning.

Prerequisite: MTAL 500

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
43665D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Thursday	5 of 15	William Coppola	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	Beatriz Ilari	MUS314