Enrollment year
2022/2023
Academic discipline
M-PSI/01 (GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY)
Department
DEPARTMENT OF BRAIN AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Course
PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Curriculum
PERCORSO COMUNE
Period
2nd semester (12/02/2024 - 31/05/2024)
Lesson hours
36 lesson hours
Activity type
WRITTEN AND ORAL TEST
Prerequisites
The course prerequisites include a basic knowledge of music psychology and general psychology. Prospective students should be familiar with the fundamental concepts in these fields to effectively benefit from the course and learning materials.
Learning outcomes
This course aims at developing knowledge and understanding in several key areas of music cognition and development
a) Advanced comprehension of theoretical models and the interpretation of experimental data with reference to development of music abilities
b) Profound understanding of the methods and experimental techniques employed within the field of music cognition, and specifically development
c) cEthical and deontological awareness necessary for conducting experimental procedures in the area of development of music abilities responsibly.
Furthermore, the course aims to cultivate the ability to apply this knowledge and understanding effectively by:
a) enhancing proficiency in executing and assessing applications within experimental contexts in the area of music cognition and development
b) advancing students’ competences in executing and evaluating applications within clinical environments in the area of music cognition and interventions
c) promoting of critical thinking, analytical prowess, and the synthesis of ideas in the area of music cognition and development
d) using ethical principles in practical applications and research endeavors in music cognition and development
Course contents
- basis of music cognition and development
- definition of musical abilities
- testing of musical abilities
- implication of music interventions in human development
- analysis of experimental articles on music cognition
Teaching methods
This course will adopt a variety of learning methods, by blending traditional lectures with experiential learning activities and incorporating group discussions, case- based analyses, and practical exercises.
Reccomended or required readings
all the material (slides and articles) will be available on the Kiro.
Assessment methods
written examination: individual essay developing a specific topic of interest part of the course. The total grade will be between 0-30 points.
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