Music and Health

This subject is not offered in 2014.

120 hours

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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 subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

This subject will provide an overview of the ways that music can be used to promote physical health and healthy behaviours for a range of people. Topics covered will include music for expression, relaxation, anxiety reduction and communication. Students will be involved in experiential activities underpinned by theoretical knowledge. They will also contribute to weekly web-based discussion that furthers understanding of topics covered in class.

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

• Reflect on the relationship between music and health
• Identify areas for musical development outside the technique/competency spectrum
• Develop skills in using music to reduce anxiety and improve communication.

Two 1500 word essays due approximately mid-semester and end of semester (40% & 50% respectively); contribution to weekly web-based discussion (10%).

Levitin, D.J. The world in six songs: How the musical brain created human nature. London: Dutton Publishers, 2008.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have:

• greater awareness of healthy behaviours for life
• improved non-verbal communication skills
• enhanced capacity to consider subjective and objective aspects of life experiences.