Music and Cultural Analysis in the Classroom: Introducing Sociology through Heavy Metal.

Ahlkvist, Jarl A.

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ERIC Number: EJ633773

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Music and Cultural Analysis in the Classroom: Introducing Sociology through Heavy Metal.

Ahlkvist, Jarl A.

Teaching Sociology, v27 n2 p126-44 Apr 1999

Demonstrates that popular music's potential as a tool for teaching interactive introductory sociology courses is enhanced when a cultural analysis of a specific music genre is incorporated into the classroom. Presents a two-part model for integrating a cultural analysis of heavy metal music and its subculture into the introductory course. Includes a course syllabus and a discography. (CMK)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Course Content, Course Organization, Educational Methods, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Popular Music, Sociology, Student Reaction, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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