This course discusses recent developments in the research field of music cognition. Topics include a) the origins of music, b) the cognition of rhythm and pitch, c) musical competence, d) the similarities and differences between music and language, and e) the computational modelling of music cognition. The topics might change due to recent developments. All topics are introduced in a one hour lecture, followed by a seminar in which each week at least two (recent) papers will be discussed. For this the students are asked to bring in issues for a plenary discussion and/or prepare position statements The course is closed with an essay elaborating on one of the topics that were discussed in the course.

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You must register through UvA Studieweb at least four weeks before the course starts. Students other then Brain and Cognitive Sciences students also need to submit a secondary subject application. More information and the form can be found at: gister through Studieweb at least four weeks before the course starts. Students other then Brain and Cognitive Sciences students also need to submit a secondary subject application. More information and the form can be found at: www.csca.nl.