Research in Music Therapy

Subject MUSI90037 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
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

Semester 2, Parkville - 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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: On Campus Delivery - One 2-hour lecture per week. Blended Learning Delivery - One 2-hour lecture per week audio recorded and accessed online.
Total Time Commitment: A total of 120 hours (including non-contact time).
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

VCA and Music Student Centre
234 St Kilda Rd, Southbank

Tel: +61 3 9685 9322
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact_us.html

School of Music - Parkville
Conservatorium Building

Tel: +61 3 8344 5256
Fax: +61 3 8344 5346
Email via: http://music-unimelb.custhelp.com
Web: www.music.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: An overview of research methods used in the music therapy context. This will include the development of a research question, identifying the appropriate paradigm, and project design. Qualitative and quantitative approaches will be delineated and discussed drawing on applied music therapy research. Students will be challenged to consider the relevance of different approaches for developing music therapy knowledge.
Objectives:

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Critically analyse methods of research in music therapy;
  • Delineate criteria for quantitative and qualitative research methods;
  • Critically examine research designs and identify methodological flaws;
  • Discuss and debate current issues in music therapy research.
Assessment:

On Campus Students: Two 1,500-word assignments (50% each), one due mid-semester and one at the end of semester.

Blended Learning Students: Two 1,500-word assignments (50% each), one due mid-semester and one at the end of semester, submitted online.

Prescribed Texts:

B Wheeler (Ed), Music Therapy Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives. Barcelona Publishers, 1995.

For Blended Learning Delivery: Resources available on the LMS will include podcasts of lectures, powerpoint presentations, web based quizzes/discussions, information about seminars and assessment requirements.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
  • High level critical analysis skills;
  • The capacity to contribute to intellectual debate;
  • Skills in appreciating subjective and objective understandings.
Related Course(s): Master of Music Therapy
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Blended Learning Delivery

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