Selected Topics (435-0-1)

Topic

Music Enculturation

Instructors

Diego Pinto

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 111: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

In this seminar, we will explore the multifaceted phenomenon of music enculturation, examining both the processes through which individuals acquire culture-specific musical knowledge and skills and the outcomes of those enculturative experiences. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives from various fields, including but not limited to music education, music cognition, ethnomusicology, psychology, and anthropology, students will engage with:
• Theoretical frameworks (e.g., Demorest & Morrison's cultural distance hypothesis, Hood's bi-musicality).
• Empirical research on music enculturation processes (e.g., active listening, imitation, formal instruction) and outcomes (e.g., cognitive processing, behavioral competencies, sociocultural identity)
• Practical applications in music pedagogy and scholarship

Registration Requirements

Graduate students outside of the Bienen School of Music are welcome.

Class Materials (Required)

N/A

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.