Applications of Music in Therapy A

Subject 740-543 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.

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On campus delivery only. Please note this subject is not offered externally or via distance education.

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week.
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Available to MMusThrp students only.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Dr Katrina Louise Mcferran

Contact

Faculty of Music

Phone: +61 3 8344 5256

Fax: +61 3 8344 5346

Online enquiry: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com/

Subject Overview:	This subject will provide information about applications of music therapy with child clients. Lecture topics will include a range of disabilities and diagnoses typically found in working with children and young people in special education, hospital and community settings. The theory of music therapy approaches with these client groups will be provided, as well as research findings in relation to this work. Appropriate music therapy methods will be discussed in context of current practice.
Objectives:	On completion of this subject, students should have developed: Skills in accessing current research from international databases, web sites, journals and texts; The ability to analyse and critique literature; High level academic writing skills.
Assessment:	One 1500-word assignment (30%) due mid-semester; one 3-hour examination (70%).
Prescribed Texts:	T Wigram and J. de Backer (eds), Clinical Applications of Music Therapy in Developmental Disability, Paediatrics and Neurology. Jessica Kingsley, London, 1999. A Reading Pack will be available from the University Bookroom.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s):	Master of Music Therapy

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