Music and Health (MUSI40074)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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| 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 MUSI10237 Music and Health, 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: 8 November 2024