MTR 204 - Cultrl Responsvn&Mus Diversity

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Music Therapy

Description:

We live in a diverse and multicultural society shaped by events of the past that influence the present moment, and music is a part of culture's formation and expression. Many of the populations that students in music therapy will work with have cultures that are different from one's own. The engagement of these individuals in an appropriate manner requires the acquisition of knowledge about the experiences that have shaped a culture and their experiences of discrimination and oppression. Classroom discussions and experiential activities will focus on how these factors influence our current understanding of implicit bias, discrimination, common factors that affect most marginalized groups, and group-specific issues in America, and develop skills in cultural humility and responsiveness. In addition, this course will explore how to apply this knowledge into the clinical music setting in order to reach competency in culturally responsive music therapy practice. Approaches that develop sens

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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