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How and why did music evolve? Why is it found in all human cultures, but in such different forms? This course will review the state-of-the-art in scientific research about the biological and cultural evolution of music and musicality in both human and non-human animals. Students will take turns leading discussions of each textbook chapter including a 30-minute presentation. Evaluations will include short weekly reports about the week’s reading, in-class presentations, and a final report proposing an original research project that extends the ideas developed in the class.