Australia's cultural diversity is reflected in school populations and educational policies. This unit of study discusses issues related to the teaching of music in a culturally diverse society both in Australian and international contexts. Rationales and strategies for incorporating music from a variety of cultures into music education programs will be explored with reference to relevant syllabus and policy documents and resources. This unit of study provides students with the knowledge and skills that are required to meet the needs of culturally diverse students in schools, as stipulated by AITSL.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Education |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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48 credit points including EDMT5700 and EDMT5701 and EDMT5702 and EDMT5703 |
Corequisites
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EDMT6639 and EDMT6500 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Thomas Fienberg, thomas.fienberg@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Thomas Fienberg, thomas.fienberg@sydney.edu.au |