Agenda Item FA 19-29

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Philosophy of Music (3c)

MUH

Beginning Graduate (5xxx)

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Pre-requisite Courses:

None

Co-requisite Courses:

None

Course Description:

This course introduces students to the variety of philosophical perspectives that have enhanced our understanding of the phenomenon of music. The identity of "music" is explored in light of different cultural, social, and aesthetic contexts. We focus on the linguistic character of music as a symbol form, the source and nature of emotional experiences through music, the cultural and social contexts of music production and reception, and the normative question of how to evaluate musical products and performances. The course offers original insights into music, while teaching basic theoretical insights of linguistic, social-psychological, and cultural philosophy.