Advanced Research in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience
PSYC 398
Spring 2014
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01
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 398 |
This course provides in-depth training on the methods of auditory cognitive neuroscience. We will review contemporary studies in auditory cognitive neuroscience, specifically in speech, language, and music. Students will design and implement a group project, learn to analyze the data, and write up the results in an end-of-term paper. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Laboratory Course | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (NS&B)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Articles will be posted online.
(8) possible readings:
Eliades, S.J., & Wang, X. (2008). Neural substrates of vocalization feedback monitoring in primate auditory cortex. Nature, 453 (7198), 1102-1106.
Grahn, J.A., & Brett, M. (2007). Rhythm and Beat Perception in Motor Areas of the Brain. Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, 19(5), 893-906.
Janata, P., Birk, J.L., VanHorn, J.D., Leman, M., Tillmann, B., & Bharucha, J.J. (2002). The cortical topography of tonal structures underlying Western music. Science, 298(5601), 2167-2170.
Lahav, A., Saltzman, E., & Schlaug, G. (2007). Action representation of sound: audiomotor recognition network while listening to newly acquired actions. Journal of Neuroscience, 27(2), 308-314.
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Examinations and Assignments:
One project with presentation and end-of-term paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students should email the instructor with their class year, (intended) major(s), a list of related courses, and a written explanation for why they would like to take this course. |
| Instructor(s): Loui,Psyche Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: JUDD113; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 10 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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