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Sociocultural Perspectives in Music Education

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Mo 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.		 University Hall Y01-1290 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Mo 4p.m. – 6:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y01-1290
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course is intended to provide students with an opportunity to explore the sociological aspects of music teaching and learning. We will begin the semester with an introduction to sociological theory and an examination of social norms, order, power structure, and belonging. From there, we will delve into a critical examination of the connections between musical listening, learning, and the socially situated act of musical involvement. These initial explorations will serve as an entry point to thinking about music teacher identity and student's past, present, and future experiences as a student, teacher, musician, and human. The latter portion of the class will be devoted to exploring critical issues in the field ranging from power, privilege, class, and marginalized populations, to thinking about "whose music?" cultural capital and relevancy.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y01-1290

Enrolled / Capacity

10 / 12

Status

Open

Instructor

To be Announced

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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