World Music in Education

Catalog description

This course acquaints students with the use of world music, or multicultural music, in the music education classroom. Students are given an overview of the history of world music within American music education, discuss topics related to world music in education, research diverse world music practices, and lead lessons based on this research. Topics and content include: definitions of world/multicultural music; philosophical basis for world music in education; diversity in our Cleveland community; authenticity; ethnomusicology; informal/formal music learning; international perspectives; pedagogical approaches; addressing the State and National Standards through world music in education; and the development of culturally informed music pedagogy based on the study of diverse music. Throughout the course students will become acquainted with the music of diverse cultures and people groups; these will be chosen in part based on student's own research interests. In addition to the musical cultures chosen by students for study and presentation, the music of The Gambia, West Africa and two additional cultures chosen by students will be highlighted during in-class activities and lessons. Recommended preparation: MUED 240 . Counts as a CAS Global & Cultural Diversity course. Counts as a Understanding Global Perspectives course.