ERIC Number: EJ1213695
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 4
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ISSN: ISSN-2476-101X
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A Research-Infused Undergraduate Music Curriculum
Young, Gregory; Don, Gary W.; Rieck, Alan
Scholarship and Practice of Undergraduate Research, v1 n1 p70-73 Fall 2017
As music programs at colleges and universities join the undergraduate research movement, many faculty and administrators may be unsure of terminology, educational practices, or ways to combine some of the creative aspects of music degree requirements into compelling undergraduate research projects. One of the biggest challenges is embedding undergraduate research and creative activity (URSCA) into the curriculum so that more students experience it without placing additional burdens on faculty. This article offers examples within the music degree and general education requirements at two universities that might serve as models. They range from freshman year to senior capstone projects, offering students inspiring and active learning experiences that will enhance their engagement with the subject matter and link their learning with the discovery of knowledge and art.
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Music Education, Research Projects, Creative Activities, College Faculty, Models, Required Courses, Universities, Capstone Experiences, Program Descriptions, Interdisciplinary Approach
Council on Undergraduate Research. 734 15th Street NW Suite 850, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-783-4810; Fax: 202-783-4811; e-mail: cur@cur.org; e-mail: SPUR@cur.org; Web site: https://www.cur.org/what/publications/journals/spur/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Montana; Wisconsin
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