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Research in Music Therapy (MUSI90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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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.
Intended learning outcomes
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.
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.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Available to MMusThrp students only
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
On Campus Students: Two 2,500-word assignments (50% each), one due mid-semester and one at the end of semester.
Blended Learning Students: Two 2,500-word assignments (50% each), one due mid-semester and one at the end of semester, submitted online.
100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail; Throughout semester, HURDLE.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kat McFerran Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours On Campus Delivery - One 2-hour lecture per week. Contact hours: Blended learning delivery - 24 hours comprising 1 day intensive teaching and 1 hour lecture per week accessed online. Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
A total of 120 hours (including non-contact time).
Additional delivery details
Blending Learning Delivery - intensive teaching in 4 day blocks approximately at the beginning of semester. Dates to be advised.
Last updated: 30 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
B Wheeler, (2005). (Ed), Music Therapy Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives (2nd Ed.). Gilsum, NH: Barcelona Publishers.
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.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Therapy
Last updated: 30 October 2023