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SOCY 115 - 01   Introduction to Sound Studies

2022 Summer Quarter

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Career
Undergraduate
Grading
Student Option
Class Number
71295
Type
Lecture
Instruction Mode
Asynchronous Online
Credits
5 units
General Education
PE-T
Status
Open
Available Seats
38
Enrollment Capacity
50
Enrolled
12
Wait List Capacity
0
Wait List Total
0

Description

Explores the interdisciplinary field of Sound Studies. Surveys the work of social scientists, media scholars, philosophers and others to better understand the role of sound in society. Lectures are presented in an audio-only format with a variety of listening activities and supplemental videos. By the end of the course, students will have a working understanding of the field of Sound Studies and a completed final project of their own design.

Enrollment Requirements

Prerequisite(s): SOCY 1 or SOCY 10 or SOCY 15. Enrollment is restricted to juniors and seniors.

Class Notes

All Students - If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message, contact socyadvising@ucsc.edu to petition for enrollment. Include proof of prerequisite material. From the Instructor: Explore the interdisciplinary field of Sound Studies! We read widely across social science, media studies, philosophy and other sources to better understand the role of sound in society. The lectures are presented in an audio-only format with lots of listening activities and supplemental videos. By the end of the course, you will have a rich understanding of the social dimensions of sound and a final project of your own design that you grade for yourself.

Meeting Information

Days & Times Room Instructor Meeting Dates
Online Klett,J. 07/25/22 - 08/26/22
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