Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Music School
This course introduces students to research and theory about how music relates to human behaviour. Students will develop an understanding of the how music influences and is embedded in a range of human behaviours. The psychological, emotional, social and physical facets underpinning connections between music and human behaviour, across the lifespan, and in varied socio-cultural contexts, will be explored. In this course, lectures and assessment tasks enable students to learn through experiential activities that link learning to the real world.
This course provides you with an introduction to research and theory regarding connections between music and human behaviour, across the lifespan.
How music relates to human behaviour in everyday life is considered from psychological, emotional, physiological, and social perspectives.
You will actively learn throughﾠgroup work,ﾠdiscussions, participating in music psychology research processes that link learning to the real world, and reflection on individual experiences of connections between music and human behaviour.
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course is open to all students.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
MUSC1300
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
MUSC2310
Restrictions
course offering may be cancelled if fewer than 10 students enrol
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims for students to develop an understanding of the connections between music and human behaviour in variousﾠcontexts of everyday life.
Students will actively engage with, critically evaluate, and reflect onﾠprominent research and theory that examines links between music and human behaviourﾠfrom various psychological perspectives,ﾠincludingﾠthought, physical, emotional, and social processes. Topics thatﾠwill be explored include music in everyday life, music and highly skilled behaviour (such as driving or music performance), the use of music in recreational activitiesﾠand for wellbeing benefits, and the influences of music on social, study/work, exercise, and consumer behaviour.ﾠﾠ
Through this course, students will develop knowledge and understanding of how music relates to everyday human behaviour across the lifespan, and in varied socio-cultural and applied contexts. Through experiential learning activities that link to the real world, students will develop critical thinking and collaborative group work skills that prepare them for diverse academic and career paths.ﾠﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate an understanding of music and human behaviour from lifespan and domain focused psychological perspectives.
LO2.
Demonstrate an understanding of music and human behaviour from different socio-cultural and disciplinary perspectives.
LO3.
Critically evaluate and discuss research in music and human behaviour from different perspectives.
LO4.
Reflect on and apply your learning to different contexts.
LO5.
Identify, critically analyse and synthesise research, and report on research in music and human behaviour in spoken and written forms.
LO6.
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a group.
LO7.
Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others towards common/project goals.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Online Quizzes | 30% |
Week 2 - Week 12
Due Friday 17:00 |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Individual Report on Music in Your Life | 40% |
27/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation, Reflection |
Presentation and Reflection
|
30% |
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
Presentation occurs during Week 13 class time. |
Assessment details
Online Quizzes
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Week 2 - Week 12
Due Friday 17:00
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04
Task description
The online quizzes will occur weekly from Weeks 2-7 and 9-12 of the semester.
The questions in the quizzes are based on the weekly course readings and lecture material.
The multiple choice questions test your knowledge and understanding of course content. Short answer questions examine your knowledge, understanding and ability to apply knowledge.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The online quizzes are completed through Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Individual Report on Music in Your Life
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
27/08/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05
Task description
Students are asked to prepare an individual report on the key ways in which music is experienced in your everyday life. Using the experience sampling (daily diary) method, students are asked to monitor where and when they are exposed to music, and report on their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in relation to the music and/or environment in the particular moment. Students will aggregate their own data and a musical playlist for use in the individual report.
Report Length
1,600 words
Report Structure
1. Introduction and literature review: Introduce the topic of music in everyday life. Review pertinent literature that outlines the functions of music in our everyday lives and our mental, emotional and behavioural responses to it. Include at least 7 recent (e.g. within the last 10 years) scholarly book chapters and journal articles.
2. Observational data collection and analysis: Here you outline the experience sampling (daily diary) method for recording your daily experiences of music. Present a concise summary of results from analysis of the data collected. Include a playlist (in a table in the report) of a selection of key pieces of music that are important to your everyday uses or engagement with music (between 3 and 10).
3. Discussion: Discuss how the data on your everyday experiences and uses of music relates to the research introduced in the introductory section of the report.
4. References: APA 7th edition style (in-text citations and reference list)
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Presentation
The assessment task must include a cover sheet. The cover sheet must include:
- The project title
- Student name and number
- Course code
- Course coordinator's name
Format the document as follows:
- Include page numbers in the top right-hand corner, beginning with the title page
- Include your name and student number as a header on each page
- Referencing style must use the APA system 7th edition style guide (in-text citation and reference list)
- Use 12 pt Times New Roman font, or equivalent
- Margins must be 2.54cm (top, bottom, right, left)
For each assessment task, use an appropriate scholarly writing style and ensure that material is appropriately referenced.
Submission guidelines
Submit your assignment via Turnitin by the due date. Check that you receive a submission receipt for your assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Presentation and Reflection
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation, Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
Presentation occurs during Week 13 class time.
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
This is a collaborative group-based assessment. Students are asked to self-enroll in a project group (of 3-4 members) (sign-up available through Blackboard).
The assessment is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop teamwork skills that are transferable to future study and career paths.
The scenario-based group project investigates the use of music in common public spaces.
Task: As expert consultants in music and human behaviour, create a proposal and argument for the effective use of music in a particular public space/context to present to the officials who have the authority to implement your recommendations (e.g. the owners of a retail store, or the government officials responsible for a public space). The argument could be to attract people to or deter people from a particular space/context.
Choose one of the following types of public spaces/contexts around which to focus your project:
- Retail stores (e.g. a sports shoe store, a bath products store, etc.)
- Public outdoor areas (e.g. a city square/park)
- Shopping centres
- Waiting/reception areas in public buildings
- Mass public transport stations
- Other in consultations with the course coordinator
Topics must be confirmed with the lecturer by Week 9 of the course.
Each group chooses a topic and formulates an action plan. Group members work individually to identify and contribute a minimum of 2 relevant research papers, and collect and analyse some observational data in the real world. The group comes together to join their background research and data together in preparing a presentation for the class. The research and data/evidence collected provides the support for your argument to officials.
Advice and activities are incorporated into lecture sessions to assist you with the assessment.
Students complete a peer- and self-assessment task on two occasions during the group project period (beginning-middle and end – dates will be advised via Blackboard). These brief tasks do not individually count towards assessment. They provide the course coordinator in information on group members’ individual effort and contributions to the group work. This allows the course coordinator to identify and help groups who might need more assistance. The final peer- and self-assessment task provides students with the opportunity to reflect on how their group functioned over the group-work period leading up to the spoken presentation. The course coordinator will use this feedback to moderate marks for the group project presentation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Presentation during Week 13 class time
The spoken presentation is 5 minutes in duration, followed by 2 minutes of questions. To ensure equity for all students, there will be strict adherence to the time limits. Each member of the group is required to speak.
Each group prepares a PowerPoint presentation (maximum 6 slides) to support their spoken presentation.
The presentation incorporates background information about the public space/context, a review of relevant scholarly literature, an outline of the method of data collection (context, participants, materials, the procedure for collecting the data)
The presentations will take place in the Week 13 lecture session. Students will upload their group presentation slides and reference list for marking by the due date.
Students also submit a written critical reflection (approx. 400 words) by the due date about their contributions and learning through the group project process and in-class presentation. The reflection should note the following:
- What they have learned through the group project process, on what skills and knowledge developed that they will take forward into future study and/or career endeavours. Include a brief self-assessment of the individual contribution made to the group - noting personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for greater participation/to engage more fully, and elements that threatened your participation/ability to engage fully.
Submission guidelines
1. In-class group presentations during Week 13 class time.
2. By the due date: Each student submits their group presentation PowerPoint slides and APA 7th edition formatted reference list via Blackboard following the in-class presentation session. In addition, each student submits a written critical reflection (400 words) via Blackboard. Submit slides, reference list, and critical reflection in a single document.
Check to see that you've received a receipt confirming the submission of your assignment.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 1 - |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy all of the basic requirements. Responses to assessment tasks do not demonstrate understanding of course content and submissions do not meet minimal expectations for scholarly communication and length. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy most of the basic requirements. Responses to assessment tasks demonstrate very limited and/or faulty understanding of course content; lack required length, and reveal very limited awareness of scholarly communication and referencing skills. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements. Responses to assessment tasks reveal less than adequate understanding of basic concepts; limited and/or faulty integration of ideas and multiple errors in application of scholarly communication and referencing skills. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic requirements. Responses to assessment tasks reveal adequate understanding of basic concepts; coherent integration of a range of relevant ideas to address the topic; and few errors in application of scholarly communication and referencing skills. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Responses to assessment tasks demonstrate: understanding of key concepts and their interrelationships; awareness of related issues; analysis, synthesis and application of relevant information to address the topic; and appropriate use of scholarly communication and referencing skills with minimal errors. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Responses to assessment tasks demonstrate: comprehensive and deep understanding of course content and insight into relevant issues and problems; use of critical analysis and synthesis of a range of pertinent ideas in addressing the topic; and very effective use of scholarly communication and referencing skills. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Responses to assessment tasks demonstrate: deep, comprehensive, and complex understanding of course content, and its application in varied contexts; insight into related issues and problems, and critical, creative and effective ways of addressing these; sophisticated use of scholarly communication and referencing skills. |
Additional course grading information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
All assessment tasks are graded from 1 to 7. The final grade will be calculated by using the weighting of each assessment piece and the individual grades for each assessment piece.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
All assignments submitted electronically need to have a receipt to prove submission date and time. Without a receipt the Course Coordinator will consider that your assignment hasﾠnotﾠbeen submitted. Students are advised to check their emails for this receipt andﾠto verifyﾠsuccessful submission of the assignment in Blackboard.ﾠStudents encountering technicalﾠdifficulties are advised to take screenshots of the issues encountered and contact the ITS Help Desk for support.
Forﾠassessment tasks:
- Use an appropriate scholarly style in written and spoken communication.
- Ensure that material is appropriately referenced.ﾠReferencing style must be APA, 7th edition (in-text citation and reference list).
- You must submit written assessment electronically via Turnitin using the assignment link on the course website. By submitting your assignment, you are certifying that it is your original work and that it has not been previously submitted for assessment in any other course at university (unless resubmission is part of the requirements for the course assessment).
- If you have not already done so, it is recommended that you complete the university’s academic integrity module before you submit your assignment. The module can be found at: https://www.uq.edu.au/integrity
- ALWAYS keep a copy of your submitted assignment
For the Online Quizzes:
ALWAYS keep a copy of your answers to each question in the weekly online quizzes in case technology fails. Take screenshots of your quiz attempt and issues encountered if you experience technical problems.ﾠ
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
JOURNALS
- Psychology of Music
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Musicae Scientiae
- Journal of Consumer Research
- Journal of Marketing
- Nordic Journal of Music Therapy
INTERNET SITES
- Australian Music & Psychology Society:ﾠhttps://amps.org.au/
- Association for Consumer Research website: http://www.acrwebsite.org/search/search-acr-website.aspx?q=music
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Introduction and overview Each weekly lecture involves group work. This lecture introduces you to music and human behaviour and overviews the lifespan and domain (cognitive, social, emotional, physical) psychological perspectives underpinning the course. We will overview the course topics and assessment items. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Music in everyday life This lecture explores how we engage with music in everyday life, across the lifespan, and in different social and cultural contexts. This week also involves active learning through participation in an experiment investigating audience responses to music. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Music and social processes There is a pre-recorded lecture only this week due to the public holiday. The lecture focusses on the role that music plays in our social lives - from cultural activities and ceremonies through to how music can motivate pro- or anti-social behaviour. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Music, work and study In this lecture we investigate how music can influence work or study behaviours. We also overview music as work and the role of musician in society. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Music and exercise In this lecture, we explore the role of music in exercise and how it relates to physical and psychological outcomes. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Week 6 (26 Aug - 01 Sep) |
Lecture |
Music and consumer behaviour In this lecture we how music can influence consumer emotions and behaviour. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Music and highly skilled behaviour This lecture focusses on the development of expert behaviour, such as driving or elite sport, and how music can help or hinder performance. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Music performance as highly skilled behaviour This lecture examines the variety of bodily, social, emotional and cognitive processes and play in producing and communicating music performance. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L06 |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Music and recreation This lecture focuses on music as a recreational activity, as well as how music is integrated with other recreational activities, such as dance, video games, and gambling. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Music, brain and behaviour This lecture focuses on brain structure and function in relation to music and human behaviour. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Music and wellbeing This lecture overviews different perspectives on connections between music and human behaviour with wellbeing outcomes. We explore professional practices of music medicine, therapy, education, and performing arts medicine, and how individuals engage with music for wellbeing goals. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Workshop |
In-Class Group Presentations Learning outcomes: L05, L06, L07 |
Additional learning activity information
"Flipped Classroom" and Active Learning Experiences
Students are expected to engage with the learning resources (e.g. complete pre-readings) each week and prior to attending the scheduled lecture session. The scheduled lecture sessions support and deepen students' understanding of course content through active learning experiences. Lecture sessions also include information and active learning experiences to support the effective completion of assessment tasks. Therefore, completing pre-readings and attending the scheduled lecture sessions are central to optimal learning in this course. Messages relating to the course and responses to common student queries may also be included in the scheduled lecture sessions.
Blackboard Website
Additional learning resources, important announcements, and notes and resources relating to assignments are included on the Blackboard website. It is imperative that students access the course information on the Blackboard website on at least a weekly basis.
Guest Lecturers
The course may have guest lecturers (to be announced).
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course:
- School of Music site
- Health and Wellbeing for Musicians