Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO SYNESTHESIA: LOOKING INSIDE THE PSYCHEDELIC MIND (DUNCAN)

Department: College Courses

Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 1

Description: An introduction to the various types of synesthesia (cross-sensory perception), and the experiences associated with each. We will examine possible reasons for experiences such as seeing sounds or tasting shapes. We will look at synesthesia in the context of case studies, neuroscience research, language, art, creativity, and psychoactive drugs.