Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Music Therapy I
Course Code
VPUPK_074
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Rehabilitation
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jana Duhovska
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop the creative potential in musical expression, raise awareness of their own experience in music and its evaluation, to get acquainted with the language of music. To develop ability of spontaneity, creativity and self-reflection. To enhance comprehension of MT historical development and versatility of theoretical attitudes. To develop the skill to choose and use the evaluation and assessment instruments, appropriate for the specificity of the group of clients/patients.
Preliminary Knowledge
Professional activity in arts therapy and its legal fundaments.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.MA students name the facts about MT development history, characterise MT basic principles and development processes in relation to other fields of art. Define the general concepts within the context of profession. Compare the art/music-based evaluation and assessment instruments, explain and substantiate their application to various groups of patients/clients. Comprehend ethical considerations regarding the research and evaluation. Master MT techniques.
Skills
1.MA students use theoretical knowledge in order to determine and analyse MT approaches and evaluation and assessment instruments in relation to various groups of clients/patients. Analyse the sources of information about MT approaches, synthesise knowledge, substantiating the choice in an argued manner. Assess their own experience in the use of music-based instruments. Use various MT techniques and the language of music. On the basis of self-reflection and the personal experience, acquired in the creative process, describe and evaluate their own artistic expression experience and the language of art.
Competences
1.MA students integrate and substantiate the use of MT theoretical approaches and the evaluation/assessment instruments according to the client/patient's needs and age.
Assessment
Individual work
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To independently consolidate the lecture material by reading the indicated sources. During the workshops to practise independently and in small groups the music-based evaluation and assessment methods and musical improvisation methods for various groups of clients/patients.
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Examination
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1.
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In the history and theory part of MT: 1) a report on the comparison of two theoretical approaches, written in an academic style with well-formed references, 2) a presentation on the report.
In the creation and improvisation part: 1) improvisations in different styles on piano, percussion, vocals, 2) an essay on experience in the creation process.
In the evaluation part: 1) evaluation of two real clients/patients with various art-based instruments and documentation of the evaluation using the initial evaluation form. The necessary additional information is added to the evaluation form, 2) a more detailed description of one case (according to the principle of case analysis) and presentation, 3) Control work on evaluation tools.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Historical development of MT. Significant personalities in the establishment of the music therapy profession in the USA, Europe and Latvia.
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Historical development of MT. Significant personalities in the establishment of the music therapy profession in the USA, Europe and Latvia.
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Historical development of MT. Significant personalities in the establishment of the music therapy profession in the USA, Europe and Latvia.
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Historical development of MT. Significant personalities in the establishment of the music therapy profession in the USA, Europe and Latvia.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Improvisation and creative work: self-experience in playing various musical instruments and using one’s voice.
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Improvisation and creative work: self-experience in playing various musical instruments and using one’s voice.
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Improvisation and creative work: self-experience in playing various musical instruments and using one’s voice.
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Improvisation and creative work: self-experience in playing various musical instruments and using one’s voice.
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Improvisation and creative work, self-experience in playing the piano.
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Improvisation and creative work, self-experience in playing the piano.
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Improvisation and creative work, self-experience in playing the piano.
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Improvisation and creative work, self-experience in playing the piano.
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Auditorium
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Improvisation in the therapeutic context: reflection, imitation, matching, accompaniment, creation of a dialogue and the introduction of the changes in musical parameters.
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Auditorium
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Improvisation in the therapeutic context: reflection, imitation, matching, accompaniment, creation of a dialogue and the introduction of the changes in musical parameters.
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Auditorium
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Improvisation in the therapeutic context: reflection, imitation, matching, accompaniment, creation of a dialogue and the introduction of the changes in musical parameters.
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Auditorium
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Improvisation in the therapeutic context: reflection, imitation, matching, accompaniment, creation of a dialogue and the introduction of the changes in musical parameters.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Development approach in music therapy. Humanistic approach in music therapy. Music-based tasks on the application of the principles of development and humanistic approaches in MT.
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Auditorium
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Development approach in music therapy. Humanistic approach in music therapy. Music-based tasks on the application of the principles of development and humanistic approaches in MT.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic music therapy. Non-directive approach in music therapy. Music-based tasks on the application of the psychoanalytic/psychodynamic concept in MT.
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Psychoanalytic/psychodynamic music therapy. Non-directive approach in music therapy. Music-based tasks on the application of the psychoanalytic/psychodynamic concept in MT.
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2
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Cognitive-behavioural approach in music therapy. Directive approach in music therapy. Music-based tasks on the application of the principles of cognitively behavioural and systemic approaches in MT.
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Auditorium
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2
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Cognitive-behavioural approach in music therapy. Directive approach in music therapy. Music-based tasks on the application of the principles of cognitively behavioural and systemic approaches in MT.
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Auditorium
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2
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Integrative-eclectic approach in music therapy. The use of the theoretical approaches in music therapy that is appropriate for the various needs and age of clients/patients.
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Integrative-eclectic approach in music therapy. The use of the theoretical approaches in music therapy that is appropriate for the various needs and age of clients/patients.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
48 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Improvisation and creative work: in dealing with different groups of patients.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Improvisation and creative work: in dealing with different groups of patients.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Assessment in music therapy. Ethical and legal aspects. Fields of evaluation from the biopsychosocial point of view, the advantages and restrictions of music-based evaluation.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Assessment in music therapy. Ethical and legal aspects. Fields of evaluation from the biopsychosocial point of view, the advantages and restrictions of music-based evaluation.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Music-based instruments for the evaluation of children, teenagers, and adults in psychiatry.
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Auditorium
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Music-based instruments for the evaluation of children, teenagers, and adults in psychiatry.
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Auditorium
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Music-based instruments for the evaluation of children, teenagers, and adults in rehabilitation.
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Auditorium
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Music-based instruments for the evaluation of children, teenagers, and adults in rehabilitation.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Execution of evaluation and assessment protocols. Aim setting and assessment.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Execution of evaluation and assessment protocols. Aim setting and assessment.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Execution of evaluation protocols. Goal setting and evaluation.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Execution of evaluation protocols. Goal setting and evaluation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Jacobsen, S., Pedersen, I., & Bonde, L. (eds.) (2019). A comprehensive guide to music therapy: Theory, clinical practice, research, and training (2nd ed.). Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2.
Edwards, J. (Ed.) (2017). The Oxford handbook of music therapy. New York, NY: Oxford University Press
3.
Wheeler, B. (Ed.) (2017). Music therapy handbook. New York: The Guilford Press
4.
Mārtinsone, K. (Sast). (2011). Mākslu terapija. Rīga: RaKa. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Waldon, E., Jacobsen, S., Gattino, G., (Eds). (2019). Music Therapy Assessment: theory, research, and aplication. London: Jessica Kingsley.
2.
Crowe, B., & American Music Therapy Association. (2007). Effective clinical practice in music therapy: Music therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with mental disorders / Barbara J. Crowe, monograph editor; American Music Therapy Association. (AMTA monograph series). Silver Spring, Md.: American Music Therapy Association.
3.
Wigram, T. (2004). Improvisation : methods and techniques for music therapy clinicians, educators, and students. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
4.
Bite, I., Mārtinsone, K., & Sudraba, V. (Sast.). (2016). Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
Other Information Sources
1.
Australian Journal of Music Therapy
2.
Canadian Journal of Music Therapy
3.
The Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
4.
Datu bāzes: Cochrane Library, ProQuest, Sage, ScienceDirect u.c.