Graduate Courses

This umbrella course is designed for doctoral students on themes related to the social, cultural, historical, and political economic meanings and effects of communication technologies. Specific themes may include: digital media, social networking, intellectual property and issues of privacy, robotics and artificial intelligence, computer hacking, genetics and biocomputing, the business of new technology.

In this course students will read a set of exemplary ethnographies in the area of technology and media as a way to explore different strategies and techniques for ethnographic research, writing, and analysis. In addition to close reading and discussion, participants will plan, undertake, and report on mini-ethnographic projects. The course will be of special interest to students who intend to conduct ethnographic research for their dissertation projects (or are considering doing so).

This course provides a graduate-level introduction to the field of Science and Technology Studies (STS). We will survey the ways scholars in STS "whose research methods range from historical epistemology to medical anthropology to the sociology of science" have understood the natural world, technical systems, human perception, and the social order to be co-produced. Following Bruno Latour, throughout the course we will investigate "matters of fact" as always "matters of concern."

This course will explore semiotics & performance theory by comparing the modes of performance used in media (including television, film, radio, advertising, theater, music & visual art) with social performance in general. Readings will draw from classic & contemporary work in semiotics, performance theory & linguistic anthropology, analyzing media & art forms from around the world. Students will engage with the theoretical concepts & analytical models encountered in class by applying them to a media form, performance or piece of art of their own choosing.

This course provides a foundation in the specialized area of medical speech language pathology with focus on communication and swallowing management of infants and children. Infant feeding/swallowing, pediatric swallow studies, tracheostomy, and management of specialized populations will be highlighted. Students develop a fundamental knowledge of the pediatric oropharyngeal swallow mechanism, the aerodigestive tract, tracheostomy, speaking valves, mechanical ventilation, and the importance of team assessment and management.

The objective of this course is to develop a broad understanding of the process by which typically developing children acquire speech skills. Theoretical aspects of speech development will be reviewed & the complexities of normal human communication will be focused upon. This content will lay the foundation for discussing etiologies & characteristics of speech sound disorders that arise across the lifespan. Basic principles of assessment & intervention & the role of the speech language pathologist will be covered.

To make informed decisions about diagnosis and intervention, clinicians must start from a thorough understanding of all aspects of the speech chain: sound production, transmission, and perception by the listener. Students gain knowledge of physiological, aerodynamic, and acoustic properties of typical and clinical speech throughout the lifespan. This course prepares students to use instrumental techniques in the clinical setting to measure and/or treat aspects of articulation, resonance, phonation, and perception.

This course focuses on typical and atypical speech development in children, with an emphasis on the use of evidence-based practice for the assessment and treatment of children with various speech sound disorders.

This class focuses on the biochemical and clinical factors related to energy, nutrient, and fluid requirements of athletes and physically active individuals across diverse populations. Students apply and evaluate sports nutrition concepts to special conditions affecting athletic performance and discuss techniques for counseling athletes.

Theories of light and lighting. The practice of lighting the stage. Experiments with light as a design element. Laboratory experience is required.

This course is an introduction to the analysis and modeling of network data. Network analysis is a key tool in understanding relational data - data describing the relationships between pairs and groups of individuals, as well as the global structure of relationships. We will focus on applications to and building tools for research in the social sciences, but the methodology can be extended to other areas. By the end of the course, you should have a working knowledge of basic network analysis tools and be able to use them to analyze your own data.

This course is designed to synthesize the benefits and drawbacks of a variety of statistical choices and concepts and teach how to make complex tradeoffs between the vast array of available techniques. Students leverage their statistical skills to understand which statistical methods are most appropriate for different situations in research and statistical practice.

A content mathematics course in probability and statistics for teachers.

Introduction to the basic tools of applied statistics, using statistical software as a platform to achieve hands-on experience with real data. Topics include both descriptive (measures of location, variability, correlation, and simple regression) and inferential (probability, central limit theorem, sampling distributions, hypothesis tests, and confidence intervals) statistics. The course is not appropriate for students seeking to learn the mathematical underpinnings of these techniques.

This course will examine the ancient art of storytelling as a performance form (developing expressive tools, creativity, physical and vocal skills); as it has appeared throughout history (in mythology, folk tales, legends, fairy tales, fables); and as it can enhance curricular subject areas (math, science, social studies, literature, and history), relate to the New York State Learning Standards for Arts Education and the Standards for English and Language Arts. Oral history projects will also be explored through the telling of personal stories and students will attend and analyze a performance at the Program in Educational Theatre's Storytelling at the Provincetown Theatre.

Students harness the power of storytelling by using data visualizations to bring their
stories to life. Storytelling is both an art and a skill, especially when it comes to data
visualization. This course provides students with the expertise needed to create an engaging, informative, compelling story. Students create a story that is grounded in food studies; learn basic data handling skills, including how to assess data quality, and interpreting basic metrics. Students learn the techniques of visualization design. In a final project, students use their knowledge to produce a data visualization that tells a story of their choice.

An in-depth analysis of how the music industry is developing & implementing market opportunities in the larger context of the entertainment & mass media industries. The industry is examined from a standpoint of what strategies will enable it to maximize current & future opportunities. Topics include corporate strategy, international aspects of the market for music, market research, managing entertainment organizations, synergy & partnerships, & new media strategies.

Instrumental Performance juries assess each student’s growth in instrumental techniques including intonation, rhythm, tone production, articulation, dynamics, and musicality. Juries take place at a designated time at the end of the semester and are evaluated by each student’s program director and any additional invited faculty. Jury repertoire is selected in conversation with each student’s private teacher, and
each student studies their jury repertoire in their private lessons.