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Or...When Pop Stars Get Sued... - Is your favorite pop song just a copy of another song? Can you prove it? In this course, students will learn, play, and discuss the music that has sparked landmark legal disputes—all while analyzing the wide range of musical theories (both traditional and unconventional) used on different sides. Topics may include (but are not limited to) Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé [Knowles], and the future of artificial intelligence. Bring your curiosity, your instrument (if you have one), and your karaoke voice, and let’s learn forensic musicology. (No formal musical training required.)