The specific problem prompting this investigation is the creation of a method of music criticism. The purposes for the investigation are three in number. First and foremost, the purpose of the investigation is to develop an unrestricted method of music criticism. The development of such a method fulfills the second reason for the investigation. Although Mortimer Adler and the Paideia Group have clearly stated the classes and pedagogy to be utilized in a Paideia curriculum, they have done little to suggest specific class content. This study resolves the content problem for one class. It is recommended that the music masterworks class be treated as a course in music criticism. Through such treatment of the class, students will meet the goals of the Paideia Group and develop the tools for societal reconstruction. Finally, the goal of establishing a method of music criticism harmonious with the educational philosophy of reconstructionism is the end to the previous two "means" purposes.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500415 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Begnaud, Edward M. C. |
| Contributors | Bush, Deanna D., Hardy, Clifford A. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | v, 121 leaves: ill., Text |
| Rights | Public, Begnaud, Edward M. C., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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