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MUSIC 1A

Music, Mind, and Human Behavior

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-A-II

An introductory exploration of how and why music is a pervasive and fundamental aspect of human existence across cultures. The class will introduce aspects of music perception and cognition as well as anthropological and cultural considerations.

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1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 24902
0 / 150 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
LOCATION:Campbell Recital Hall
INSTRUCTOR:
Berger, Jonathan
3units

MUSIC 1A: Music, Mind, and Human Behavior

3 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-A-II

An introductory exploration of how and why music is a pervasive and fundamental aspect of human existence across cultures. The class will introduce aspects of music perception and cognition as well as anthropological and cultural considerations.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Tuesday Thursday 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM — Campbell Recital Hall — Berger, Jonathan (Undergrad)

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