Music and Silence (KSK_171)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students' understanding of the anthropology of music and prepare them for research on musical processes and their socio-cultural contexts, providing knowledge of music as a form of non-verbal communication.
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a social, cultural or artistic discipline.
Learning outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge and competence on the topics 'anthropology of music', 'forms of silence', 'silence in communication and intercultural communication', 'acoustic ecology', acquire relevant terminological apparatus and theories.
Students will be able to apply the theories and terms they have learned to the analysis of musical practices and other phenomena of non-verbal acoustic communication; they will acquire the skills to research problems related to forms of acoustic communication and to present the results of such research.
Critically evaluate the theoretical and empirical material covered in this course, use it to interpret and analyse other theoretical and empirical material; apply the acquired knowledge and skills to identify and investigate current issues in acoustic communication.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology, SAM | 1 | Master’s | Limited choice |
