Applications of Music in Therapy B

Subject 740-544 (2009)

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Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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

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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

Prof Denise Grocke

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 adult clients. Lecture topics will include a range of mental illnesses, disabilities and diseases typically found in working with adults in psychiatric, rehabilitation and geriatric settings. The theory of music therapy approaches with these client groups will be covered, 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 1,500-word assignment (30%) due mid-semester; one 3-hour examination (70%).
Prescribed Texts:

Clair, A. Therapeutic Uses of Music with Older Adults. Health Professionals Press, 1996.

Bloch, S and Singh, B. Foundations of Clinical Psychiatry, 2nd ed. MUP, 2001.

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
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Related Course(s): Master of Music Therapy

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