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Towards Tolerance and Taste: Preferences for World Musics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 December 2008

Patricia K. Shehan
Patricia K. Shehan
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Washington University in St Louis
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A multicultural imperative has emerged in American educational philosophy and practices of the last decade. Never before has there been such an emphasis on multicultural understanding in the school curriculum. The changing philosophy of education as expressed in the literature suggests that the melting-pot theory is outdated; instead, the various ethnic groups present a rich tapestry of American national culture while maintaining their distinct identity. In this article Dr Shehan examines the relationship between these developing educational attitudes and the music teacher's task in helping to expand students' musical understanding and taste.

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Research Article
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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 3 , Issue 2 , July 1986 , pp. 153 - 163
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1986

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