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CGSC 130 The Musical Mind 6 credits
An interdisciplinary examination of issues concerning the mind and mental phenomena involved in the uniquely human activity of making and understanding music. The course will draw on psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, computer science, biology, and philosophy. Topics to be discussed include: the embodied cognition of rhythm, linguistic syntax and musical structure, mental representations of musical sound and action, musical learning and development, tone and beat deafness, and perfect pitch and neural plasticity.
Sophomore Priority
- Spring 2026
- SI, Social Inquiry WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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CGSC 130.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Justin London 🏫 👤
- Size:30
- M, WWeitz Center 230 9:50am-11:00am
- FWeitz Center 230 9:40am-10:40am
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MUSC 100 I Got Rhythm: The Science of Musical Time 6 credits
An introduction to the empirical study of musical rhythm. In this class you will, among other things, test your "natural pace," invent a new form of rhythmic notation, read some Greek philosophy, recreate some classic experiments in time perception, study the nuances of musical performance, and explore the neurobiological underpinnings of "groove." Class readings will be drawn from philosophy, psychology, music theory, evolutionary biology, anthropology, and mathematics. Musical examples discussed will range from Gregorian chant to Stevie Wonder. Course assignments will involve group projects and various short writing assignments.
Held for new first year students
- Fall 2025
- AI/WR1, Argument & Inquiry/WR1 QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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MUSC 100.01 Fall 2025
- Faculty:Justin London 🏫 👤
- Size:15
- M, WWeitz Center 231 9:50am-11:00am
- FWeitz Center 231 9:40am-10:40am
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MUSC 239 The Philosophy of Music 6 credits
What is Music, and what exactly is a “musical composition,” especially in the age of recorded music and sampling? Can music tell a story, express an emotion, or convey a proposition? And if music can do any of these things, how does it do it? Last but not least, how are we to judge the value of musical pieces and musical practices? Do we need to judge popular music differently from so-called “art” music? To address these questions we will listen to a wide range of musical examples, from Bach and Mozart to the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, and we will read a wide range of writings about music, from Plato, Rousseau, and Kant to current philosophers, including Scruton, Kivy, Davies, Carroll, and Gracyk.
- Winter 2026
- LA, Literary/Artistic Analysis WR2 Writing Requirement 2
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): One MUSC 100, 200 or 300 Level Course not including Lesson or Ensemble courses OR one PHIL 100, 200, 300 Level Course not including Independent Studies with a grade of C- or better.
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MUSC 239.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Justin London 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- T, THWeitz Center 231 10:10am-11:55am