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Class number:
3197
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Title: Perception for Beautiful World |
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Department: Psychology |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Seminar |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 16 |
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Current enrollment: 8 |
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Available seats: 8 |
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Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 |
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End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: MW: 11:30AM-12:45PM, LSC - 131 |
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Instructor(s): Jacobskind, Jason |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Writing Emphasis Part2 Requirements |
Course Description:
Our species has evolved an ability to appreciate the beauty of the world, and this unites us in ways that are uniquely human. In this course we will explore how and why we can be moved emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally by art and nature. Through this, you will gain a deeper appreciation not only for the natural and creative beauty of the world, but also for the top-down processes that guide our perceptual experiences. In certain instances, some individuals even experience a crossover of sensory modalities, known as synesthesia. Hearing colors, tasting words, touching a sound, are just a few of the many variations of this perceptual phenomenon. We will delve into the neural underpinnings of this curious ability, and the research that attempts to understand those mechanisms. |