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- Title
Glocalization in Higher Education: The Dynamics of the Folk Dance Curriculum in the Sociocultural Context of the Thai Nation-State.
- Authors
Naruebodin Saleepun
- Abstract
This is a qualitative investigation to examine the nature of diversity and identity through a higher education dance curriculum in Northeastern Thailand. Data were gathered through documentary review, observation, and interviews at Mahasarakham University and the nearby ethnic minority community of Renu Nakhon. The results are explored through the conceptual framework of glocalization to examine how ethnic minority identity has merged with the mainstream Thai culture in the sociocultural context of the Thai nationstate. Findings show that the Department of Performing Arts at Mahasarakham University has fostered a hybrid identity of indigenous and mainstream dance that furthers the creation of a harmonious society. The development of performing arts in higher education and the appearance of a unique artistic identity benefit the local community, the educational institution, and the nation.
- Subjects
THAILAND; COLLEGE curriculum; FOLK dancing; GLOCALIZATION; HIGHER education; PERFORMING arts education; SOCIOCULTURAL theory
- Publication
International Journal of Learner Diversity & Identities, 2024, Vol 31, Issue 1, p21
- ISSN
2327-0128
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.18848/2327-0128/CGP/v31i01/21-38