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- Title
A Novel Interdisciplinary Course: Musical Acoustics and Health Issues.
- Authors
Finan, Donald; Meinke, Deanna
- Abstract
In response to a college call for new interdisciplinary coursework in the Natural and Health Sciences, an undergraduate level course was created with focus on the physics and biophysics of sound. The physics of sound production in musical instruments is used as a model for understanding vocal production and sound reception, with emphasis on relevant issues of vocal and hearing health promotion. This project-based course, titled "Musical Acoustics and Health Issues," was designed in collaboration with faculty from Audiology, Speech Science, Public Health, Music, Physics, Music Technology, and Science Education. Student performance is assessed through a series of eight hands-on projects designed to maximize active learning strategies. Course projects center on the concept of "sound as energy" and include the construction of string-based (cigar box guitar) and tube-based (PVC pipe didgeridoo) instruments. Course design, project details, and course outcomes are presented.
- Subjects
NOISE-induced deafness prevention; VOICE disorders; BIOPHYSICS; CURRICULUM; HEALTH promotion; HEARING; INTERDISCIPLINARY education; MUSIC; SOUND; SPEECH; SPEECH therapy education; TEACHING methods; PREVENTION
- Publication
Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2016, Vol 1, Issue 19, p15
- ISSN
2381-473X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1044/persp1.SIG19.15