(Comparison of Theatre/Artistic Elements Utilized in Chinese and Canadian School Curricula) The Use of Drama in the Chinese Curriculum: What can North American Culture Learn and Contribute?

This research project will explore how Chinese culture utilizes dramatic elements in various content/subject areas and how these theatric/artistic components compare with Canadian school curriculum standards. In Canada, students are required to obtain a minimum number of arts credits for successful completion of school requirements. This research will investigate how theatre is used in the classroom in other venues to ensure that students are receiving proper growth at an emotionally intellectual level. Through observation of teaching practices in elementary and secondary schools, the Canadian perspective on Arts curricula will be compared with that of Chinese arts and culture.

Faculty Supervisor:

Shijing Xu

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Partner:

Southwest University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

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