School Music Education and Social Change in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan (Social Sciences in Asia, 30)

This book compares, from a historical and sociopolitical perspective, the respective systems and contents of music education in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in response to globalization, localization and Sinificiation, with particular reference to Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei. Contents 6 List of Figures and Tables 8 Preface 10 Acknowledgements 14 Chapter One Introduction 16 1.1 Main Theme 18 1.2 Social Change, Culture and Music Education 19 1.3 An Analysis of the Framework: the Dynamics of Globalization, Localization and Sinofication 24 1.4 Definitions of Terms 32 1.5 An Overview of the Book 33 Chapter Two Music Education in Mainland China 37 2.1 The State Ideology within the Historical Context of Music Education in China 39 2.2 Transmission of Western Culture 43 2.3 Music Education in Modern China: From Western Influence to Nationalism and Communism 45 2.4 Music Education in a Global Age 52 2.5 Challenges for Music Education in the Twenty-First Century 64 2.6 Summary 77 Chapter Three Music Education in Hong Kong 79 3.1 Historical Context 81 3.2 Context of Local Cultural Politics between Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mainland China 84 3.3 Music Education in Hong Kong: 1940s–70s 86 3.4 The Politicization of the School Curriculum since the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration 90 3.5 The Challenge of Globalization, Nationalism and Localization in Hong Kong Music Education after the 1997 Handover 98 3.6 Summary 115 Chapter Four Music Education in Taiwan 118 4.1 A Review of Socio-political and Cultural Context 120 4.2 General Information Regarding Education 123 4.3 Promoting Chinese Culture in Music Education 125 4.4 Music and Education in the Local Context 130 4.5 Music and Education in the Global Context 139 4.6 The Dynamics and Dilemmas of Globalization, Localization and Sinofication 144 4.7 Summary 151 Chapter Five The Challenges to Music Education in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei in the Global Age 153 5.1 Social Developments in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei 154 5.2 Music Education in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei 166 5.3 Discussion 183 5.4 Summary 192 Chapter Six Rethinking the Transmission of Musical Cultures in Education in the Globalized World: Summary and Implications 194 6.1 Patterns of Music Education in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan – Past to Present 195 6.2 Theorizing the Context of Musical Culture in State Politics in the New Global Age 199 6.3 The Broader Implications for Music Education in Asian Countries 202 6.4 A Return to State Politics in Music Education 210 6.5 The Future of Music Education 213 Chapter Seven Afterword: Music Education, Culture and Society for Dynamic Change 215 7.1 Significance of Comparative Research 215 7.2 Responding to the Challenges of the Future 217 7.3 Final Remarks 220 Appendix One Student Questionnaire on Music Learning 222 Bibliography 228 Index 264 This book examines recent reforms and innovations in school music education within the changing societies of mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. These three regions share a common historical culture but have had diverse socio-political experiences. Whilst some musical knowledge is common to all three, some is particular to one or two and depends on their responses to globalization, localization and national identity. This book aims to compare how music education in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei has adjusted to the forces of globalization, localization and Sinofication. It contributes significantly to thinking about education reforms in response to this tripartite paradigm with respect to not only Chinese communities but also to the Asia-Pacific Region as a whole. --Book Jacket Introduction -- Music Education In Mainland China -- Music Education In Hong Kong -- Music Education In Taiwan -- The Challenges To Music Education In Shanghai, Hong Kong And Taipei In The Global Age -- Rethinking The Transmission Of Musical Cultures In Education In The Globalized World : Summary And Implications -- Afterword : Music Education, Culture And Society For Dynamic Change. By Wai-chung Ho. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [213]-247) And Index.