Arts & Humanities

Studio Learning and Non-Art Graduate Students: A worthwhile match?

Olga Hubard, Assistant Professor of Art Education at Teachers College, is rethinking what it means to get a graduate education. Her current study, entitled Studio learning and non-art graduate students: A worthwhile match? investigates the benefits of studio art courses for students who are not in an art related field of study.

Spotlight on English and Education Ph.D. Student Eve Eure ☆

Eve is a Teaching Assistant for the College Teaching of English course and a first year Ph.D. student. She received her undergraduate degree from Smith College where she was a Portuguese and Brazilian Studies major and has degrees from the University of Chicago in Latin American Studies and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in Fiction.

Breaking Barriers: English Education Diversity Class Welcomes The Steinhardt School of Education ☆

English Education’s Diversity class, taught by Professor Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, recently welcomed special guests: 26 New York University Steinhardt School of Education undergraduates, along with their two professors, Dr. Suzanne Carothers (Director of the Undergraduate Childhood Program in Teaching & Learning at Steinhardt) and Ms. Susan Browne, (lead teacher at NYC's Children's Workshop school).

Social Studies and Education “Race and Membership” Weekend Workshop With Facing History and Ourselves ☆

Social Studies and Education recently hosted a two-day course, “Race and Membership,” facilitated by the international educational organization Facing History and Ourselves. “The partnership with Facing History and Ourselves and TC is an important one as it represents a joint activity with a group whose values resonate with ours: upholding social justice and addressing historical …

Answering the Call for Chinese Educators

TC’s Certificate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages offers a cutting edge education in the pedagogy behind teaching Chinese to individuals seeking top-notch training by a world-class team of experts. Co-sponsored by the TESOL and Applied Linguistics programs at TC, as well as the Chinese Language and Asia for Educators programs at …

“The Teacher and the World: A Study of Cosmopolitanism as Education” Philosophy and Education Professor David Hansen’s Book Debuts ☆

A chance for students to experience a variety of perspectives that will help them examine philosophical questions and concepts, the Colloquium in Philosophy and Education meets about seven times each semester and welcomes notable scholars in the field from around the world to share their own point of view. November 17th’s session was a particularly …

INSTEP Art: Delving Deeper and Making Connections ☆

This summer, students in the INSTEP Art program had the opportunity to participate in an inventive workshop with Maine-based artist Lissa Hunter. With numerous residencies, exhibitions, fellowships, and awards on her resume, Hunter brought a wealth of experience and creativity with her to the workshop. Her own work, which includes drawing, basket making, and a …

Dead Poets to Dangerous Minds: A Social Studies Film Class ☆

A unique course offered in the Social Studies program this summer at Teachers College provided students with the opportunity to look at educationally themed films from a fresh angle. The class, called "Dangerous Minds, Dead Poets, and Democratic(?) Education on the Silver Screen," allowed participants to examine how these films can shape teachers’ ideas of …

Art & Art Education Curriculum Design Course: Connecting the Practice to Theory ☆

Taught by Dr. Razia Sadik, TC alumna and Macy Gallery Director, the Art & Art Education Curriculum Design course was enhanced in Spring 2011 in two critical ways: The first advancement was the addition of a studio component which took the form of a co-requisite studio course. As Professor Sadik explains, “We are doing practice-based …

In the Woods on Wednesday, February 16th 5-7pm, Milbank Chapel.

...In the Woods is a mysterious, existential feature film journey: a walk into the unknown. It offers a highly creative way to tell a story and interact with the cinematic experience. Set in the woods and with original vocalizations by Yoko Ono, the film hosts a star-studded cast of award-nominated actors; Grammy-winning musicians and activists; …

CLASS: My Canon: Reflections on Formative Influence

My Canon: Reflections on Formative Influence (A&HH4199 – Spring 2011, Tuesdays, 7:20-9:00 p.m.) On the place of Reflection in the world of Research Spring 2011, Robbie McClintock will complete his active service on the Teachers College faculty trying to sum up what he has learned during 50 years as a student and a professor here. …

CLASS: “Storying” Lives Across Modes of Discourse

A&HA 4086 Current Issues and Practices in Art Education: “Storying” Lives Across Modes of Discourse Prof. Olga Hubard Kiki Smith, Mine, 1999. ⓒ Kiki Smith, photo courtesy of PaceWildenstein, New York Tuesday 07:20pm-09:00pm, 2-3 credits · How might life stories--ours, our students’--matter in education? · How can engagements with …

CLASS: Teaching About Africa With Film and Service Learning

Teaching About Africa With Film and Service Learning (Currently listed as Service Learning: The African Context) Instructor: Ellen Livingston A&HW 5050.003 (CRN 51863) Intended primarily for pre-service and in-service secondary teachers, this course will examine the broad themes of African history and a variety of current issues that demand attention in today’s classrooms.  The course …

CLASS: Philosophy and Education

Below are three spring courses offered by the Program in Philosophy and Education.  They are open to Masters and Doctoral students from across the College.  No prior philosophical training is required, although some background in the humanities will be helpful.  The main requisites are a passion for reading and for trying to think deeply and …

CLASS: Tech Trends In Art Education

A&HA 4089: Tech Trends In Art Education Section 001: Teaching and Learning with the Web (CRN 51286, Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM) investigates the web as an environment for teaching and learning. The question we’ll ask is: how can we engage the web to enhance our effectiveness and enjoyment of the teaching process? First is to see …

CLASS: Advanced Language Study: Academic Speaking

A&HT 4500.002 CRN 51466 Wednesdays, 3:00 to 4:40pm 1 or 2 credits Instructor: Sarah Creider Course description: This course will help students develop the communication skills necessary to succeed in graduate school and beyond. We will focus on presentation skills in an academic context, using a combination of practice sessions, role plays, and discussions to …

CLASS: Chinese Teacher Education – Certificate Program in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)

A&HA 4063: Introduction to Painting

A&HA 4063 Introduction to Painting CRN: 30653 Thurs 7:00-9:40 pm Instructor: Olga Hubard email: hubard@exchange.tc.columbia.edu -Have you always wanted to try painting but haven't found the time--or the nerve? -Are you an experienced painter in need of discipline, community, adn feedback? -Are you hoping to discover (or reconnect with) your imaginative side? -Do you have …

A&HL 4000: Introduction to Linguistics

A&HL 4000 Introduction to Linguistics Thursdays 7:20-9PM CRN: 31415 Instructor: Tim Hall Email: tmh2111@columbia.edu • Learn about the basic components of language: phonology, morphosyntax, semantics, discourse, pragmatics • Be a linguist: collect naturalistic language data and analyze it from multiple perspectives • Learn about the complexities of communication • Analyze second language learner data • …

A&HT 4500.01: Academic Writing

A&HT 4500.01 Academic Writing Tuesdays, 1-2:40pm CRN: 30733 Instructor: Kristen DiGennaro Email: kd272@columbia.edu This is a course for non-native English-speaking graduate students who want to develop academic writing skills. This course will help you with the development of the academic writing skills needed to succeed in a graduate academic setting at an American university. We …