Applications of Music in Therapy A

This subject is not offered in 2013.

A total of 120 hours (including non-contact time).

Available to MMusThrp students only.

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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.

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.

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

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of music therapy research with child clients;
• Critically appraise therapeutic approaches relative to the health and eduction needs of child clients;
• Design music therapy programs for child clients based on analysis of assessment information.

On Campus Students: One 1,500 word assignment (30%) due mid-semester; one written examination at the end of semester (70%).

Blended Learning Students: One 1,500 word assignment (30%) due mid-semester; one written examination at the end of semester (70%) both submitted online.

A Reading Pack will be available from the University of Melbourne Bookshop.

For Blended Learning Delivery: Resources available on the LMS will include powerpoint overheads, video and audio material, blogs, wikis and discussion board forums along with information about weekly tasks and assessment requirements.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have:

• 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.