PSY 3770 Psychology of Music

This course will examine current directions and the history of the Psychology of Music. Content may be comprised of low-level sensory interactions with sound; the relationship of music to intellectual development; the relationship between music theory and perceptional preferences; higher level issues of performance and expression in music; cultural influences and variation in music; and architectural acoustics and performance halls. To explore these topics, the course will be taught using a variety of reading and writing assignments, classroom presentations, and demonstrations. The course will be writing intensive with assignments that emphasize gaining depth and critical evaluation of this topic through the process of writing. Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100
Credits: 3.0