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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to prepare English as a Second Language (ESL) program specialists to facilitate the integration of English Language Learners (ELLs) and their families into the host school and community. As well, the course facilitates school staff members' understanding of multi-cultural and multi-language learners' needs and support strategies so as to maximize the educational experience. Participants in this course will undertake a comparative approach to similarities and differences between the US culture and other cultures with the goal of developing cultural understanding and sensitivity of ELL/ESL students and families living in the US culture.
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3.00 Credits
This course is for English as a Second Language (ESL) practitioners in partial requirement for the Pennsylvania Program Specialist ESL Certificate. This course offers research-based information relative to the design and implementation of an ESL program; methods, strategies, and resources for ESL programs; the use of computer technology (hardware and software) for ELLs; the use of audio/visual media for ELLs; the adaptation of instructional strategies and materials to address the specific needs, talents and interests of ELLs; the integration of multicultural information for ELLs through various curricula; the development, implementation, and evaluation of varied curricular and instructional activities for diverse ELLs; metacognitive awareness and strategic planning of ELLs to assist them in regular classrooms; and the acculturation process regarding reading, writing, speaking, listening, and culture.
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3.00 Credits
This course is for English as a Second Language (ESL) practitioners in pa1tial requirement for the Pennsylvania Program Specialist-ESL Certificate. This course offers an overview of the basic mechanisms of human language, as well as first and second language acquisition and literacy development. Students will examine the linguistic elements of American English and discover effective methods of instruction and assessment of spoken and written language for use with ESL learners. This course is for English as a Second Language (ESL) practitioners in partial requirement for the Pennsylvania Program Specialist-ESL Certificate. This course offers an overview of the basic mechanisms of human language, as well as first and second language acquisition and literacy development. Students will examine the linguistic elements of American English and discover effective method s of instruction and assessment of spoken and written language for use with ESL learners.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop basic skills playing the acoustic guitar, such as simple chords, strumming patterns, fingerstyle and plectrum skills. Song styles and structures will be studied that the guitar is typically called on to play as an accompaniment instrument. This class is appropriate for students with little or no guitar experience.
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1.00 Credits
This is a continuation of MUP 122 Class Guitar I where students gain a broader understanding of the guitar and its role in American popular music, with concentration on the electric guitar in various styles including rock, blues, rockabilly, and rhythm and blues. Students develop basic skills playing the electric guitar such as transposable bar chords, major and minor pentatonic scales, upper string triads and sight reading in the closed positions.
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1.00 Credits
The Recording Ensemble is designed to trace the steps of the music production process from the creation of a demo through distribution. Students will be trained in the art of recording live band tracks and live instrumental and/or vocal overdubs in a variety of musical styles explored over multiple semesters. Students will use software instruments and audio recordings to create original electronic sounds and musical productions in a variety of styles. Students learn the proper terminology to address recording engineers before, during, and after each session. Students will work together to help create, rehearse, record, manage, and market a professionally recorded demo. Throughout the development of each project, students will gain an understanding of releasing a musical product to online and physical retailers.
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1.00 Credits
Instruction one half hour per week in voice, keyboard, guitar, drum set, saxophone, electric and/or acoustic bass, trumpet, trombone, vibes. This instruction will be offered consistent with student demand, availability of faculty and facilities. This course is repeatable for credit, including in the same semester, up to 99 times.
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1.00 Credits
This course will provide students with opportunities to engage in live music-making experiences in a variety of small ensemble settings. Faculty members will instruct and coach students in appropriate aspects of musicianship and the development of performance skills as is appropriate for the type of ensemble.
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1.00 Credits
Ensemble instruction may be elected only with the permission of the instructor. Ensemble instruction: One hour per week in string, woodwind, brass, percussion, jazz, and vocal ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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1.00 Credits
Ensemble instruction may be elected only with the permission of the instructor. Ensemble instruction: One hour per week in string, woodwind, brass, percussion, jazz, and vocal ensemble. May be repeated for credit.
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