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Publication Date: 2022
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Springsteen-Omics: Contemplative Pedagogy and Springsteen in Undergraduate Economics Courses
Mahoney, Melissa H.; Mathews, Leah G.; Thomas, Audrey E.
Journal of Economic Education, v53 n1 p52-68 2022
The authors of this article describe a unique approach to economics education in which contemplative deep listening practices were applied to Bruce Springsteen's music in order to introduce basic economic concepts to incoming university students. The course "Springsteen-omics: Economics through the Songs of Bruce Springsteen" shifted the mechanisms by which college students interacted with introductory economic themes, providing them with a positive perception of economics and deepening the way they think about the economy. Using a qualitative analysis of responses to several learning reflection exercises, the authors also explore the impact of this pedagogy on student learning. Their findings indicate that students gained an appreciation for Springsteen's music and deepened their ability to identify and describe the lyrical intent and economic themes in his songs.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Economics Education, Singing, Introductory Courses, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Learning Processes, Musicians, Music
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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