MUSA2001 Music Perception and Cognition (5 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate 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, 2023-2024
Description
The course is a survey on the main subfields of psychoacoustics, music perception, and music cognition. Topics include the physical characteristics of sound, the functioning of the auditory system, the processes of perception of musical features, and the consideration of social cognition in a musical context.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student is able to
- describe main research areas and key findings in music perception research in Finnish and in English
- understand key issues that govern the cognitive processes involved in music perception and production
- understand the basics of main methodologies used to study music perception
Additional information
Timing: 2nd or 3rd year.
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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Parts of the completion methods
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
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Independent study (5 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish