t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e for the recital as well as instruction in programming, performance deportment, historical research, theoretical analysis and other performance related issues. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Arts & Design (AD), Applied Learning (AL) and Creative Thinking (CV). Prerequisites: senior status, declared major in Music, performance track and completion of all private instruction requirements for the major. MU451 Senior Project 3 credits A culminating course for the professional music track of the major in music. Students will show an advanced level of substantial research, analytical or creative work that demonstrates proficiency in an area of musical interest and preparation. Students may choose from the areas of theory/composition, history, technology or some combination of these for their project specialization. All project selections are subject to Departmental approval. Addresses GLE Learning Outcomes Arts & Design (AD), Applied Learning (AL) and Creative Thinking (CV). Prerequisites: senior status, declared major in Music, professional or technology track. MU398, 498 Internship in Music 1-3 credits each Students may take internships in music to enhance their knowledge and experience in the music professions. All internships must be approved by the Music Department coordinator(s), and Division Chair. Agreements about internships are reached by the student, supervising faculty member and the proposed employer. Evaluation is made by the supervising faculty member in consultation with the on-site work supervisor. Credits are awarded on the basis of 40 hours of work per credit. No more than 3 credits may be awarded for any one internship. Students are allowed to participate in no more than two separate internships. Prerequisites: junior class standing and a declared major in music. Note: In addition to its regular Music courses, the Department offers the following from time to time in response to student needs and interests: MU211 Guitar Literature
3 credits
MU255 Fundamentals of Guitar Fingerboard Harmony
3 credits
MU401 Seminar in Music MU299,399,499 Independent Study in Music
3 credits 1-3 credits each
Other Music Courses MU100 Recorder for the Classroom Teacher 1 credit Teaches the basics of recorder playing while simultaneously exploring the instrument as a pedagogical tool. Discussion of methods and instruments is included. MU200 Sophomore Portfolio 0 credit This requirement is an assessment of the student’s progress in the Music major and the baccalaureate program, through the student’s portfolio. Prerequisites: MU151 and declared Music major.
Philosophy and Religious Studies (PA) Associate Professor: Jed Donelan Lecturers: Michael Barrett, Joni Doherty A minor is offered in Philosophy. The mission of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Program is to enrich awareness of the roots of Western culture while fostering openness to other traditions and ways of thinking as a way of empowering students to understand and take an active role in their own personal and social growth. We do this by offering a curriculum that combines courses in the history of philosophy and traditional philosophical topics with interdisciplinary courses that highlight philosophy’s practical applications. Our program emphasizes the understanding of philosophical and religious traditions as a way of developing critical reading, thinking, and expressive skills. 200