Music and Health (MUSI40074)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Southbank)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20150 Music and Health and MUSI90188 Music and Health Research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify areas for musical development outside the technique/competency spectrum;
- skills in using music to reduce anxiety and improve communication in others;
- critically appraise the relationship between music and health.
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;
- enhanced capacity to consider subjective and objective aspects of life experiences.
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20150 | Music and Health | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank) |
12.5 |
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: 29 October 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Weekly participation in web-based quiz and readings
| Throughout the teaching period | 40% |
Essay
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Kat McFerran Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 1-hour online tutorial, and 2-hours engaging in online learning activities per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20150 Music and Health and MUSI90188 Music and Health Research.
Last updated: 29 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 29 October 2023