The Characteristics and Dilemma of Higher Music Education in Macau
Dai Baisheng
Abstract:The higher music education in Macau started very late. The Music Program, offered by Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) from 1997, is still the only one of professional music education institution with Bachelor degree and can represent the image of higher music education in Macao. In less than 30 years, this music program was growing rapidly and obtained good social evaluation. It adheres to the development strategy of "small in size and compact in structure", with ability cultivation as the foundation of curriculum reform and promoting academic quality through international academic accreditation. Based on the socio- cultural background and educational policies of Macau, this paper analyzes the characteristics and difficulties of higher music education in Macau by summarizing the success and failure of the development of MPU music program. It is looking forward to provide some reference and enlightenment for the reform and development of higher music education in China.
Key words: higher music education; international academic accreditation; curriculum reform; Macao
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