Music Cognition

LSOC-307

This course presents an overview of major topics in the interdisciplinary study of music cognition. Music processing in the human brain is studied including topics such as learning, memory, attention, categorization, communication, emotion, performance, and expertise. How is music similar to and different from language? How are musical skills acquired? How is emotion conveyed in music and are these cues universal or specific to certain cultures? Research findings will be considered from the perspectives of psychology, neuroscience, and music theory. A theme will be consideration of individual differences between musicians and nonmusicians.

Credits
3
Prerequisites
LSOC-211, LSOC-212, or LSOC-216
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
LART
Course Chair
Mike Mason
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