Developing intercultural competence through music education: a literature review

  • Santiago Pérez-Aldeguer Universitat Jaume I de Castellón. Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales. Departamento de Educación.
Keywords: music education, intercultural education, folk music, cultural relations, social interaction, intercultural competence.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze how the intercultural competence has been addressed through music. Thus it is intended to highlight the strengths and weaknesses that music education may have contributed to the development of intercultural competence. The text has been divided into four sections. First, intercultural education and intercultural competence are conceptualized. Secondly, there is an explicit review of the legal framework around multiculturalism and music. Subsequently, some studies regarding to how music can enhance intercultural competence are discussed. Finally conclusions are presented including conceptual and methodological foresight on the subject.

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Published
2013-05-13
How to Cite
Pérez-Aldeguer S. (2013). Developing intercultural competence through music education: a literature review. Revista Complutense de Educación, 24(2), 287-301. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_RCED.2013.v24.n2.42080
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