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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
MT.210

Sound: between material, medium and metaphor, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Course code
MT.210
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Tarja Rautiainen-Keskustalo
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Communication Sciences Studies 100 %

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. 

Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

09.01.2025 23.02.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)