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Topic

The Musical Self

Instructors

Diego Pinto

Meeting Info

RCMA 1-168: Tues 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

In this seminar, we will explore how people's experiences with music and with others through music relate to their self-views—the perceived attributes and beliefs they have about themselves. Students will engage with key theories of the self commonly explored in music research, including social identity theory, self-determination theory, and attribution theory. Additionally, we will explore how other theories of the self less prevalent in music research (e.g., mindset theory, theory of independent and interdependent self-construals, self-presentation theory) might offer new and valuable insights to understanding human behavior in the context of music engagement.

Class Materials (Required)

N/A