Sound: between material, medium and metaphor, 5 cr

The course focuses on how sound participates in knowledge production in social relationships, cultural products and in intelligent digitalized infrastructures. During the session, students will explore the cultural, social, technological and material dimensions of sound and listening. Themes are linked with the current societal challenges such as climate change and sustainable culture, and multiculturalism. The course also includes practical sessions in which students will learn how to work with and analyze audio materials relating to the topics and theories explored in class.