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Semester 2

Music 1A: Psychology of Music (MUSI08069)

Subject

Music

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

1

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

**Please see Additional Restrictions below**

Course Summary

Music's power to influence how we think feel and behave has fascinated thinkers since ancient Greece. This course introduces students to understanding music as a universal human behaviour, fundamental to our individual lives and social interactions.

Course Description

Lectures will introduce students to how and why we hear, enjoy and make music. They will explore how individual characteristics and social factors influence music consumption and performance, as well as the range of effects that music has on our health, our identities, and on other aspects of our lives. Music will be considered in its broadest sense: from infants, vocalisations to concert halls, and from indigenous music traditions around the world to the emergence of niche pop music scenes. Topics covered will include music and neuroscience, music therapy, community music, the sociology of music, the birth of rock n roll, and music and language. Students will be encouraged to reflect on implications for learning and music practice. The course also emphasises the importance of music and creative engagement for wellbeing and for a healthy society.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

Additional Restrictions

Enrolment in this course is via the CAHSS Visiting Student Office only. It is NOT appropriate for students to contact staff within this subject area to ask for an exception to be made; all enquiries to enrol in these courses must be made through the CAHSS Visiting Student Office. This is due to the extremely limited number of spaces available in this very popular subject area.

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