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Listening to Life’s Lessons: Using music Lyrics and Poetry to Face Issues of Aging in the Classroom

Weinberger, Nanci

Publication date

September 2008

DOI

10.1080/08893670802338239

Publisher

Bryant Digital Repository

ISSN

0889-3675

Language

English

Citation count (estimate)

1

Abstract

The use of poetry and music in college courses on aging is discussed. The format can help instructors reach their students in new ways. Poetry and music can be used to engage students in material that may be emotionally charged. In addition, poetry and music can be used to help students confront stereotypes about the elderly

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