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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 The department offers selected courses from this catalog as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific offerings for each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
 
 

Applied Language Studies
  

  • ALS 376 - Language and Society

    (4)
    Language in its social context, intrasocietal variation, social evaluation of language varieties (style, dialect) as an influence in language change, and the choice of a language variety as an index of group solidarity, social ideology and individual attitudes. Identical with SOC 376.
  

  • ALS 418 - The Teaching of English as a Second Language

    (4)
    Approaches, methods and techniques of teaching pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. The use of language tests and laboratory techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): LIN 201.
  

  • ALS 419 - Practicum

    (4)
    Internship in an assigned ESL program under the guidance of a university instructor. Offered fall, winter and summer. Availability in summer is limited. For eligibility requirement, see Practicum Eligibility. May be taken for up to 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): ALS 418 and permission of instructor.
  

  • ALS 438 - Theory and Practice in Language Testing

    (4)
    A study of the different types of aptitude and achievement tests used in different language settings, including research and educational situations. Brief introduction to test statistics and computerized analysis of test scores. Practical aspects of testing: design, scoring and administration.
    Prerequisite(s): ALS 317 or ALS 418 or permission of instructor.

Applied Music - Individual Lesson
  

  • MUA 100 - Voice

    (3)
    Admission to music program through audition.
  

  • MUA 101 - Piano

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 102 - Organ

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 103 - Harpsichord

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 104 - Violin

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 105 - Viola

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 106 - Violoncello

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 107 - Double Bass

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 108 - Flute

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 109 - Oboe

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 110 - Clarinet

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 111 - Bassoon

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 112 - French Horn

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 113 - Trumpet

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 114 - Trombone

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 115 - Tuba

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 116 - Timpani

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 117 - Percussion

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 118 - Harp

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 119 - Guitar (Classical)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 120 - Bass Guitar

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 124 - Saxophone

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 125 - World Percussion

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 130 - Piano (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 131 - Guitar (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 132 - Trumpet (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 133 - Saxophone (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 134 - Percussion (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 135 - Double Bass (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 136 - Euphonium

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 137 - Trombone (Jazz)

    (1 or 2)
  

  • MUA 149 - Applied Music

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 150 - Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors

    (2)
    Introduction to the technique of singing geared to the non-major. Basic breath control, voice placement, and diction, with an emphasis on healthy voice production crossing musical styles.
  

  • MUA 151 - Beginning Piano for Non-Majors

    (2)
    Introduction to basic keyboard skills, designed for students with little or no musical background.
  

  • MUA 152 - Beginning Guitar for Non-Majors

    (2)
    Introduction to basic guitar, designed for students with little or no prior experience. Student must have access to a playable guitar.
  

  • MUA 153 - Intermediate Guitar for Non-Majors

    (2)
    Playing guitar in small jazz, classical, and popular music ensembles. An extension of MUA 152. Student must own or have access to a playable guitar.
    Prerequisite(s): completion of MUA 152 with a grade of 2.8 or higher or successfully passing a placement exam.
  

  • MUA 160 - Vocal Techniques

    (2)
    Techniques of singing, including diction, breath control, projection and repertoire. This course is a prerequisite to private voice study.
    Prerequisite(s): open to music and music theatre majors only.
  

  • MUA 161 - Vocal Techniques for Instrumentalists I

    (1)
    Introduction to singing with emphasis on alignment, breath control, projection, basic anatomy of the voice, and voice health, including the speaking voice.
  

  • MUA 162 - Vocal Techniques for Instrumentalists II

    (2)
    Continuation of the basic techniques of MUA 161 with more detailed attention to diction (International Phonetic Alphabet). Winter semester.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 161.
  

  • MUA 191 - Keyboard Technique I

    (2)
    Development of the basic keyboard facility essential to any musician and some acquaintance with keyboard literature. May not be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): open to music majors only.
    Corequisite(s): MUT 112 or equivalent.
  

  • MUA 192 - Keyboard Technique II

    (2)
    Development of the basic keyboard facility essential to any musician and some acquaintance with keyboard literature. May not be repeated for credit. Open to music majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 191.
    Corequisite(s): MUT 114 or equivalent.
  

  • MUA 200 - Voice

    (1 or 2)
  

  • MUA 201 - Piano

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 202 - Organ

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 203 - Harpsichord

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 204 - Violin

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 205 - Viola

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 206 - Violoncello

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 207 - Double Bass

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 208 - Flute

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 209 - Oboe

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 210 - Clarinet

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 211 - Bassoon

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 212 - French Horn

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 213 - Trumpet

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 214 - Trombone

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 215 - Tuba

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 216 - Timpani

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 217 - Percussion

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 218 - Harp

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 219 - Guitar (Classical)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 220 - Bass Guitar

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 224 - Saxophone

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 225 - World Percussion

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 230 - Jazz (piano)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 231 - Guitar (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 232 - Trumpet (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 233 - Saxophone (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 234 - Percussion (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 235 - Double Bass (jazz)

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 236 - Euphonium

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 237 - Trombone (Jazz)

    (1 TO 2)
  

  • MUA 249 - Applied Music

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 250 - Instrumental Techniques for Choral Majors

    (2)
    Introduction to the teaching of basic performance skills on band and orchestral instruments for students majoring in choral/general music education. Winter semester.
  

  • MUA 270 - Percussion Techniques

    (1)
    Principles and practices of teaching percussion students in school music programs. Includes basic playing technique for teachers.
  

  • MUA 272 - Brass Techniques

    (1)
    Principles and practices of teaching brass students in school music programs. Includes basic playing technique for teachers.
  

  • MUA 273 - Woodwind Techniques

    (1)
    Principles and practices of teaching woodwind students in school music programs. Includes basic playing technique for teachers.
  

  • MUA 274 - String Techniques

    (1)
    Principles and practices of teaching string students in school music programs. Includes basic playing technique for teachers.
  

  • MUA 291 - Keyboard Technique III

    (2)
    Development of the basic keyboard facility essential to any musician and some acquaintance with keyboard literature. May not be repeated for credit. Open to music majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 192 and MUT 114.
  

  • MUA 292 - Keyboard Technique IV

    (2)
    Development of the basic keyboard facility essential to any musician and some acquaintance with keyboard literature. May not be repeated for credit. Open to music majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): MUA 291.
  

  • MUA 300 - Voice

    (1, 2, or 4)
  

  • MUA 301 - Piano

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 302 - Organ

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 303 - Harpsichord

    (1 OR 2)
  

  • MUA 304 - Violin

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 305 - Viola

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 306 - Violoncello

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 307 - Double Bass

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 308 - Flute

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 309 - Oboe

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 310 - Clarinet

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 311 - Bassoon

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 312 - French Horn

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 313 - Trumpet

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 314 - Trombone

    (1 TO 4)
  

  • MUA 315 - Tuba

    (1 TO 4)
 

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