Music education does not exist independently; it exists in a social context. The author sheds light on political, economic, sociological and cultural influences on the history of Korean middle school music education between the years of 1945 and 2005. This book divides the history of Korean school music curriculum into four periods: (1) Immediate Post War Period (1945-1960); (2) National Development (1960-1979); (3) Stability Period (1980-1987); and (4) Towards the 21st Century (1988-2005). Each period is contextualized along political and socioeconomic lines, and includes a thorough...
Music education does not exist independently; it exists in a social context. The author sheds light on political, economic, sociological and cultural ...
