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Has listening to music ever helped you feel less alone? Has a movie ever left you with a feeling that you would never be the same? Have you ever discovered a book that made you feel seen and understood in a way that you didn’t think was possible? This seminar will take you to the intersection of psychology, literature, and the arts to explore how and why poetry, fiction, music, visual art, and film can change the way we think and feel in ways that others might not be able to see. We will also venture outside the classroom to visit museums, attend performances, and create our own art. By examining how the arts give us new possibilities for experiencing and making sense of the world, this course will prepare students to get more out of the transformative education experience of being in college.

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