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Apr 18, 2024
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2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MUS 322-01 - Advanced Studies in Music: Cognitive Theories4 credits (Fall)
In this course, students will read, discuss, and critique some of the most significant studies that apply psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, linguistics, and evolutionary biology to explaining various facets of music. Topics include evolutionary origins of music, music and emotion, musical learning and development, music and the brain, the perception and cognition of music structure, and the psychological and neurological processes involved in composition, improvisation, and performance. Each participant is expected to write an in-depth critical book review, to lead several discussion sessions, and to complete a piece of original research in the form of final paper and oral presentation.
Prerequisite: MUS 112 and MUS 213 .
Instructor: Cha
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