CAS Music - Literature - Language: Didactic Perspectives in Geragogy
The teaching of music, literature, culture and language is regarded as an essential part of educational work across all age groups. The CAS ‘Music – Literature – Language (MuLS)’ enables participants to apply all three subject areas in a participatory manner within geragogical and andragogical contexts, and to provide professional support to adults and older people as they develop and apply their skills in both professional and voluntary settings.
Currently suspended
We do not currently have any dates available for this CAS.
- Application deadline
- -
- Duration of study
- one term
- Scope
- 15 CP
- Qualification
- CAS
- Start of studies
- -
Target audience
This certificate programme is aimed at those who support (older) learners, both individually and in groups, and wish to expand their skills to include aspects of music, literature, culture and language teaching.
It is aimed at professionals who work in adult education or in the fields of music, literature, culture and linguistics, either on a full-time or voluntary basis.
Career prospects
Upon completion of the certificate programme, you will be qualified for
- roles in educational, counselling and social services organisations, as well as
- roles in the leisure and cultural sectors, for example as teachers.
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for the certificate programme are
- a first degree or evidence that the necessary aptitude has been acquired in some other way, and
- at least one year’s professional experience in the education sector, as a rule.
Application
Please email your application and the required documents to the Centre for Continuing Academic Education.
Legal basis
Organisational consultancy
Organisation
Karlsruhe University of Education
Building
2
Room
A023
Phone
Learning outcomes and skills
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- apply in-depth knowledge of approaches and discourses in music, literature, culture and language teaching in an age-appropriate manner, whilst critically assessing their applicability to geragogical practice;
- constructively integrate the innovative potential of people with life experience into reflective educational processes; and
- foster social participation for older people through subject-specific teaching skills within an institutional context.
Course content and dates
The certificate programme, worth 15 CP, is undertaken on a part-time basis, concludes with an oral examination and lasts one semester. It comprises three face-to-face sessions, supplemented by digital modules and self-study periods.
All face-to-face sessions take place at weekends – on Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
| Module | CP | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Music Education for Older Adults: musical-pedagogical and didactic concepts for work in geragogical contexts, musical and aesthetic education, the participatory involvement of older people in discourses on musical and cultural education, sociological and psychological theories on the relationship between music and ageing, musical and creative skills (intergenerational) development, (choir) singing and song-based work, movement- and dance-oriented approaches, sound stories/imaginative journeys, music as a catalyst for conversation, playing instruments, improvisation, institutions for music geragogy, digital technology in music education. | 5 | Summer Semester |
| Literary and Cultural Geragogy: literary and cultural education, the participatory involvement of older people in literary and cultural studies discourses, older people and literature, promoting engagement with literature and culture in later life, institutions for cultural geragogy, practical exercises (reading, listening and storytelling, writing workshops, theatre). | 5 | Summer Term |
| Speaking and Communicating with Older People: Conditions and requirements for communication in later life, vocal techniques for teachers, voice training, exercises. | 5 | Summer Semester |
Study Management
Organisation
Karlsruhe University of Education
Building
2
Room
B208
Phone
Availability
By arrangement
Advice on content
Organisation
Karlsruhe University of Education
Building
2
Room
B304
Phone
Availability
By arrangement via email
Fees
The total fee is 1,300 euros. This includes the following services:
- Face-to-face seminars and e-learning modules,
- advice and support from the lecturers throughout all stages of the course,
- use of the university’s information and communication platform, and
- a recognised certificate (Certificate of Advanced Studies) upon successful completion of the programme.
Legal basis for fees
Leaflet
Any questions?
Our Centre for Academic Continuing Education is here to advise you on all matters relating to admission, the organisation of your studies, funding and the recognition of prior learning.
Centre of Continuing Education
Organisation
Karlsruhe University of Education
Building
2
Room
A023
Phone
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