Music Psychology Research

Subject MUSI90036 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

Semester 1, 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: None
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

Assoc Prof Katrina Skewes Mcferran

Contact

Contact Centre

T: 13 MELB (6352)
E: 13melb@unimelb.edu.au


Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
VCA and Music Student Centre

Contact: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au/contact
Web: www.conservatorium.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject will encompass an initial exploration of music psychology research. Selected researchers within the field, including music therapists, behavioural neuroscientists, neuropsychologists and experimental psychologists will outline recent and current practical research involving music across the lifespan. Information will be provided on the relationship between music and the brain, as well as music and the body. The development of musical skills at different life stages will be outlined, from birth to old age. Each lecture will be assessed by weekly online quizzes and students will select one topic for specialisation for the final assignment.
Objectives:

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

  • Identify relevant research to a range of topics from a range of disciplines
  • Present integrated summaries of relevant research studies
  • Critically analyse research and varying theories pertinent to Music Psychology
Assessment:

Weekly participation in web-based quiz/discussions (40%); 2000 word written assignment, due end of semester and submitted online (60%).
Prescribed Texts:

Thompson, W. F. (2009). Music, thought and feeling: Understanding the psychology of music. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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:

  • Skills in accessing current research from international databases, web sites, journals and texts;
  • The ability to analyse and critique literature and presentations;
  • High level conceptual and applied skills.
Related Course(s): Master of Music Therapy

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