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This course explores theories, research, teaching methods, and policies related to the education of multilingual learners in early childhood education. Key topics explored include (1) Models and programs of bilingual and ENL (English as a New Language) education, and their evaluation in the literature; (2) teaching methods and strategies for multilingual learners in diverse classroom contexts (3) cultural, social, and political perspectives on language minority education and family/community engagement. Emphasis is on pedagogical implications of the above.

In this course, students present their compositional work in a public performance. Students receive guidance and resources for the presentation of a marathon style concert featuring work by all Juniors in the composition program. Students will work with the instructor to coordinate and develop all aspects of the concert experience including production, marketing, and programming. The class will be a combination of group and individual meetings culminating in a marathon concert at the end of the semester.

In this course students examine landmark music copyright cases and music copyright laws through class lectures, research, and participation in study groups. This knowledge is applied in student study groups which present music copyright litigations on behalf of plaintiffs or defendants in selected cases following the model of in-class presentations.

This teacher education course provides training to meet the needs of a wide spectrum of exceptional learners, all grade levels, in inclusive and special education school music settings. Course covers a study of laws, due process, trends, and events in special education, current co-teaching and collaborative practices, field work observations, assessment and evaluation techniques, research advances, and design of standards-based adaptive lessons for differentiating instruction to meet grade level expectations for all learners.

The development of fundamental musical skills and understanding through creative application of listening, singing, playing, writing, and analysis. Emphasis on aural development as essential to musical growth. Topics include staff notation, clefs, major and minor keys, time signatures, meter and rhythm, intervals, triads, 7th chords, Roman numerals, and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic ear training. Open to all members of the University community.

An exploration of baroque and classical styles through the works of composers from 1600-1800, including the origins of the style, the confluence of stylistic practices and the evolution of classicism. Students will be able to recognize, describe, and discuss features of both styles. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the origins of classicism including the differences from Baroque style as manifest in musical practice. Students will be able to recognize, identify, and discuss works typical of the classical period including symphony, concerto, opera, and solo/chamber works including the sonata and string quartet.

The course provides an overview of the major trends in classical music of the last 100 years in the West. Special attention will be paid to the musical culture of Central Europe and particularly the Czech lands. Central compositional and aesthetic issues of 20th century music will be discussed on the basis of source texts as well as academic writings. Music, politics and nationalism, atonality and serialism, experimental and electronic music, the musical minimalism, and other topics will be covered.

The history of music and musical styles from the antiquity through the Renaissance.

The history of music and musical styles from the baroque period to the present.

The study and analysis of 19th and early 20th century works in various genres associated with the "Romantic Era," issues relating to racial and gender diversity during that period, and connections to late 20th and 21st century musical culture.

The study and analysis of 19th and early 20th century works in various genres associated with the "Romantic Era," issues relating to racial and gender diversity during that period, and connections to late 20th and 21st century musical culture.

Evolution of contemporary compositional techniques traced from impressionism to the latest avant-garde experiences.

This course explores the history of music as a space for signaling, performing and
imagining gender and sexuality. We consider expressions of gender and sexuality in western classical music (medieval era to the present) as well as in popular music (disco, glam rock, hip hop, synthpop), and in film. While course readings include essays from a variety of research areas, emphasis will be placed on a critical reading of current discourse against what we hear and see in the musical works.

Throughout history, individuals and communities have used music as a powerful
means of expressing dissent and challenging injustices. This course explores how music has served as a vehicle for protest from antiquity to the present day. Through case studies, we examine music from various genres and periods, from medieval chant and spirituals to heavy metal. By analyzing these works, students gain insight into how music has been used to confront deities, systems, and authorities

This course focuses on the wide range of indigenous music found today in countries such as Bulgaria, Greece, Bosnia, Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, Albania and Turkey. The course will examine the historical factors that contributed to the development of Balkan music in these different regions and students will analyze and understand the commonalities and differences in traits in music throughout the Balkans.

This course looks at the changing, converging and sometimes disruptive relationship between music and media — both traditional and digital. Students explore voice activated listening, media consolidation, the new music industry, streaming services, video, music discovery across multimedia platforms, sync marketing, and future technologies.

This course focuses on music developed in the Arab-Muslim world and students will gain skills to analyze and understand its musical and historical significance. Additionally, this course will address technological, social, and economic developments seminal to Arabic Music. Students will study the development of Arabic music and learn to identify harmonic, rhythmic and textural elements. Sociologically, students will gain a heightened awareness of music and culture associated with the region.

A survey of traditional and recent music making from areas of East Asia (China, Tibet, Japan, Korea, Mongolia), Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Myanmar) and the Indian subcontinent. In addition to examining the musical systems and techniques that define specific practices, readings and discussions cover issues from Asian American cultural studies. Open to
undergraduate and graduate students familiar with music terminology and notation.

The music industry is made up of two primary rights holders: record companies and music publishers. This seminar focuses on the latter, the poorly understood stepsister to the front and center record companies, and dissects the business of songwriting in the digital era. Areas covered include the origins of copyright and copyright legislation, performing rights/PROs, mechanical Licensing/CMOs, publishing deals and agreements, synchronization, digital media, song catalog evaluation, and the role of the creative songwriter and music publisher.