Teaching Resource of Chengdu Popular Music for Fostering Literacy and Cultural Education in China

Li Bao, Pitsanu Boonsrianan

Abstract


Chengdu’s popular music, with its profound historical and cultural significance, serves as an educational resource at the intersection of music, literacy, and cultural education. This research aims to propose guidelines for the teaching resource of Chengdu popular music for fostering literacy and cultural education. Located in the culturally diverse Sichuan Province, Chengdu boasts a rich tapestry of musical traditions, from folk to hip-hop, making it an ideal research site. Two key informants, experts in folk and hip-hop music, provide valuable insights into Chengdu’s musical evolution. Data analysis involves thematic analysis of questionnaires and interviews, offering a comprehensive understanding of the city’s music culture. The study reveals Chengdu’s historical role as a cultural crossroads and the evolution of its pop music into a distinctive force within China’s music landscape. Advocating for the integration of Chengdu popular music into educational curricula, this research emphasizes the need for well-structured teaching resources to capture its cultural authenticity. The benefits of cultural education include fostering diversity appreciation, enhancing cultural understanding, promoting literacy skills, cultivating emotional intelligence, strengthening cultural identity, and inspiring creativity and expression. Chengdu popular music offers a transformative approach to fostering cultural literacy, empowering students to thrive in a globalized world.

Keywords


Chengdu Popular Music, Cultural Education, Literacy Skills, Teaching Resources, Cultural Awareness

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