Music Perception and Cognition
PSYC 342
Fall 2016
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01
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 342 |
This course provides an overview of the perceptual, cognitive, and neural bases of performing, composing, and listening to music. Topics include acoustics and biological processing of sound; theories and empirical research on pitch, rhythm, harmony, melody, timbre, orchestration; similarities and differences between music and language; evolution and development of musical ability, and special populations in musical functions. Meetings each week will include laboratory demonstrations and exercises in experiment design and data analysis. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| 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
Deutsch, D. (Ed.). (2013). THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MUSIC. Elsevier. ISBN: 9780123814609.
Two copies have been placed on reserve in the Olin library
Additional reading material and audio examples will be posted online.
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Examinations and Assignments:
A final project (paper and in-class presentation) is required.
Final grade is based on: Attendance 10%, Presentations 20%, Tests 30%, Project 40% (20% talk + 20% 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.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: JUDD113; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | 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. |
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