MUSS1055 Embodiment in Music (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

The course focuses on embodied music cognition, which examines the production and experience of music from the lens of the moving and sensing body. In addition studying the theoretical and philosophical foundations of embodiment in music, students design, implement and report a small-scale experimental study.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course student

- is able to explain the philosophical foundations of embodiment in music

- understands the theoretical foundations, methods and research goals of embodied cognition

- can critically evaluate research literature related to the topic

- is able to apply the theoretical foundations and methods in developing research topics.

- is able to design and execute a small experiment on embodiment in music and report it in English or Finnish.


Additional information

Timing: 1st or 2nd year of study.

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
Assessment is based on achievement of learning outcomes and completing all course assignments.
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Assessment is based on achievement of learning outcomes and completing all assignments.
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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
No published teaching
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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching