PSY212 Psychology of sound

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2005
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
prof. Mgr. Tomáš Řiháček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. Mgr. Tomáš Řiháček, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: prof. Mgr. Tomáš Řiháček, Ph.D.
Timetable
Mon 14:00–15:40 G31
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course serves as an introduction to the psychology of auditory perception, the issue of contemporary sonic environment and its impact on human mind, both through theoretical lectures and through experiential and "ear-cleaning" tasks and demonstrations.
Syllabus
  • 1. Physical, physiological and psychological acoustics 2. Environmental noise 3. Soundscape and acoustic ecology 4. Speech, soundmaking, music 5. Symbolism of sound, silence and its meaning 6. Listening walk
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Podmínkou absolvování předmětu je minimálně 75% prezence, aktivní účast při praktických cvičeních a úkolech, zpracování závěrečného projektu (ve skupinách) a jeho prezentace.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012.
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