Community Music, Social Work and Social Protest (Unit 1, Part 1)
This seminar will give an overview on theory and practice of community music. In particular, we will reflect on music in social work/youth work in Germany, especially the concept of music in sociocultural work which is represented at the Alice Salomon Hochschule. These fields of theory and practice seem to have many intersections with the concept of community music.
Students are expected to read the required and additional literature on community music, which will be discussed in class (online meetings and moodle forum) and to do individual research on community music and social protest in their respective countries of origin exploring the ways in which music can serve as a vehicle for social change and empowerment. International students can earn graded credits for Unit 1 (part 2). ASH students can earn non-graded credits for Unit 1, part 1 and 2 (Wintersemester 2020/21). The course requirements will be outlined in the beginning of the semester.
Please note: Due to the corona virus pandemic practical musical sessions cannot be part of the seminar as originally planned. They will hopefully take place in Wintersemester 2012/22. |
