Selected Topics (435-0-1)
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