Music and Health

Subject MUSI40074 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture per week.
Total Time Commitment:

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

Coordinator

Prof Katrina Skewes Mcferran

Contact

k.mcferran@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.
Learning Outcomes:

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
Assessment:
  • One 2000 word essay, due at the end of semester (50%)
  • Ten interactive quizzes, due weekly throughout semester (50%)
Prescribed Texts:

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

  • greater awareness of healthy behaviours for life
  • improved non-verbal communication skills
  • enhanced capacity to consider subjective and objective aspects of life experiences
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Tailored Program (BH-MUS)

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