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Research in Music Therapy (MUSI90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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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: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Available to Master of Music Therapy (M04AA) 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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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On Campus Students: Two assignments (50% each), one due mid-semester and one at the end of semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Blended Learning Students: Two assignments (50% each), one due mid-semester and one at the end of semester, submitted online
| Throughout the teaching period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance is expected. Less than 80% attendance at classes will result in a fail | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Grace Thompson Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours ON CAMPUS DELIVERY - One 2-hour lecture per week. BLENDED LEARNING DELIVERY - 24 hours comprising 1 day intensive teaching and 1 hour lecture per week accessed online. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Music Therapy - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022