MUS 555 - SOUNDS OF MUSIC: PSYCHOLOGY & PERCEPTION

College of Fine Arts

Credits: 3

This course focuses on the roles of music in human life. Issues and research findings regarding what makes music and how human beings perceive and respond to musical sounds are examined. Critical thinking and reflection on topics such as music preferences, musical performance, and listening to music are meant to encourage the student to identify the relationship between music and human behavior. This course is suitable for students who are curious to learn about the influence of music on people. It is open to all students with or without musical training.

Approved for Distance Learning.