The question concerning the nature of aptitude and talent is as old and actual, as school and education are part of public awareness and are discussed in education policy. What is aptitude in general, what is musical aptitude and how can it be recognized? Different historical and scientific disciplines will make an attempt to answer these questions from their specific viewpoints. The book gives an overview for scientists, students and readers who are interested in the phenomenon of aptitude and provides an orientation for parents and educators amongst the variety of theories and empirical findings.
Content of the book:
- Basics: Musicality, intelligence and personality – Outstanding talent – Targeted training – Musical aptitude tests
- Aptitude and development: Recognition and support of musical aptitude in childhood – Musical aptitude from a life-time perspective – Aptitude research in sports
- Biology of aptitude: Why are we musical: answers from evolution biology – Influence of hormones on the development of aptitude – Neurobiology of aptitude – Neurocognitive aspects of musical aptitude
Date and Time:
Tuesday, 12. 05. 2015
17:00 - 18:00 book presentation and music
Place:
Zentrum für Weiterbildung
Harrachgasse 23, 2nd floor (next to the main building for the University of Graz, near Vorklinik)
Musical entertainment is provided by the vocal ensemble "Pocket Voices". Afterwards there is a buffet.
