Courses

One common trait of experimental modernist and contemporary art is the pressure it exerts on conventional ideas about what art is and what it can do. This research seminar will address some of the many forms this redefinition has taken- combining art historical methods with approaches drawn from critical aesthetics and curatorial theory. Whenever possible- we will meet directly with artists- conduct site visits- and utilize NYU's extensive archives.

This module focuses on developing social studies curriculum that is meaningful, culturally relevant, & responds to the needs & abilities of diverse learners. Topics include key debates in US history, theories of learning & instruction, techniques for stimulating questioning & discussion, & employing assessment in instruction. Students will learn how to develop content-rich lessons that challenge & engage all learners in the classroom while building on learners’ previously acquired skills, abilities, & knowledge in social studies.

This module introduces students to the legal requirements & educational rights of students with disabilities & includes strategies for working with students with special needs, including the use of IEPs (individualized education plans). Topics include collaboration with colleagues & families; disability as part of the continuum of human development; models of disability; Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) models of special education; & educating students with disabilities during the transition to adulthood.

Where we teach and learn influences how we function and who we engage in the process. This module focuses on various contexts of learning and schooling in urban environments, including classrooms (general, inclusive, and separate); historical contexts; federal, state and local policies that shape learning contexts, learning, and learners. Students will be able to identify models of positive classroom environments, support high expectations of all students, collaborate with families and other professionals, and create caring classrooms for diverse learners.

Knowing the individuals in our classrooms, their families, & communities are essential starting points of teaching. Building relationships with learners, learning from them & their experiences, & empowering these in the classroom establishes mutual respect & social contingencies where all class members are contribute to social, emotional, & intellectual growth. Topics include: learner identities, unpacking teacher privilege, intersections of diversity, building on family/community resources, & responding to diversity through individualization.

Knowing the individuals in our classrooms, their families, and communities is an
essential starting point of teaching along with reflecting on our own schooling, learning, and identity. We begin our program in inclusive childhood education with exploring who are our learners and who are we as teachers and learners. We explore issues of identity and intersectionality, child development, the sociopolitical context of schooling, historical contexts of education, working with families, and teaching in and with communities.

Open to departmental graduate students majoring in music. Private lessons in wind instruments. All styles & forms supplemented by extra assignments. Jury examination required at end of semester. Required attendance at winds recitals & master classes.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in percussion instruments, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation. Required attendance at recitals.

Private or group lessons (by examination) in wind instruments, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation. Required attendance at recitals.

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Private or group lessons (by examination) in wind instruments, supplemented by extra assignments, outside practice, and observation.

Basic principles of winemaking, fermentation, tasting analysis, and grape/grain variety study with a practical overview of restaurant and retail beverage programming. Considers cultural, political, legal, and climate-related factors.

Surveys mental health issues relevant to women. Topics include diagnostic issues for women, feminist theory, & therapy; high prevalence disorders of women, e.g., phobias, eating disorders, results of violence against women, stress.

Focuses on the psychology of women & their mental health throughout the life cycle. Topics include socialization & gender, feminist theory & therapy, as well as high prevalence of disorders which occur in girls & women.

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.

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.

An ensemble approach to teaching, learning and performing on woodwind instruments in diverse music and school settings. Each student will have experience with at least three different woodwind instruments, and will study the transpositions needed for these instruments. This course is designed for students in Music Education and prepares them for meeting the requirements for K-12 music teacher certification.

An ensemble approach to teaching, learning and performing on woodwind instruments in diverse music and school settings. Each student will have experience with at least three different woodwind instruments, and will study the transpositions needed for these instruments. This course is designed for students in Music Education and prepares them for meeting the requirements for K-12 music teacher certification.

A review of traditional and experimental fingerings and effects on wind instruments. Examinations and performance of scores written for winds. Projects in composition for winds throughout the semester.

Employing a biopsychosocial model and the integration of multiple contextual factors, various aspects of work and productive activities will be explored. Includes psychosocial issues, epidemiology, job analysis, an introduction to ergonomics, work hardening, universal design and social/legal issues related to the world of work.