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Music and Mind

General Information

Why is music so important to us? We listen to music while driving, walking, studying, or chatting with friends at parties. Music also makes us move. We dance to music, sing in the shower, and tap our feet to music. Over the past 30 years, scientists and musicologists have started to uncover the emotional and social significance of music. The goal of Music and Mind is to consider the psychological and social impact of music in everyday experience. This subject covers leading-edge research on music, and explores the social and practical uses of music, whether as therapy, underscoring in film, or to stimulate the imagination. By the end of this subject, you will have an understanding of the emotional, therapeutic, and cognitive implications of music, and will develop the skills to critically analyse the layers of meaning in music ranging from hip-hop and heavy metal, to opera and chamber music. 

  • Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
    Subject code: PSYC12-260
    Subject title: Music and Mind
    Subject level: Undergraduate
    Semester/Year: September 2023
    Credit points: 10.000
  • Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable
    Delivery mode: Standard
    Workload items:
    • Forum: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly forum
    • Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly tutorial
    • Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended study hours
    Attendance and learning activities: N/A
  • Prescribed resources:

    Books

    • William Forde Thompson (2014). Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music. 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, USA 386
    After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.
    iLearn@Bond & Email:

    iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.

    Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.

    To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au

Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
Subject code: PSYC12-260
Subject title: Music and Mind
Subject level: Undergraduate
Semester/Year: September 2023
Credit points: 10.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.

At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Apply knowledge and skills of Psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
  2. Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of Psychology and communicate these in written and oral formats.
  3. Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork.
  4. Demonstrate self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in Psychology.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in Psychology.
  6. Comprehend and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of Psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach.
  7. Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings and historical trends in mind and music.
  8. Cultural responsiveness, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

  • Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
    Computer-aided Test (Closed) This multiple-choice test provides early, low-risk feedback, allowing students to address any misunderstandings, and providing encouragement to students who are performing well. 20.00% Week 4 5,6,7
    Creative Project§ The group project permits students to work with other students to produce a creative video, vlog, podcast, interview, demonstration, or other output focused on one of the topics covered. Individual write-up of group project: 1000-word assessment task allows students to reflect on their group project. 40.00% Week 12 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
    Portfolio Students provide critical reflections or short essays on 8 class topics of their choice, written progressively throughout the semester. For each class, two questions for reflection will be posted; students can choose one to write on. The final portfolio will demonstrate the cumulative impact of their learning and understanding. 40.00% Week 13 1,2,4,5,6,7,8
    • § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
    • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
    • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
  • Assessment criteria

    High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking.
    Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas.
    Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above.
    Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment.
    Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines.

    Quality assurance

    For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
Computer-aided Test (Closed) This multiple-choice test provides early, low-risk feedback, allowing students to address any misunderstandings, and providing encouragement to students who are performing well. 20.00% Week 4 5,6,7
Creative Project§ The group project permits students to work with other students to produce a creative video, vlog, podcast, interview, demonstration, or other output focused on one of the topics covered. Individual write-up of group project: 1000-word assessment task allows students to reflect on their group project. 40.00% Week 12 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Portfolio Students provide critical reflections or short essays on 8 class topics of their choice, written progressively throughout the semester. For each class, two questions for reflection will be posted; students can choose one to write on. The final portfolio will demonstrate the cumulative impact of their learning and understanding. 40.00% Week 13 1,2,4,5,6,7,8
  • § Indicates group/teamwork-based assessment
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.

Academic Integrity

Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.

Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.

If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.

Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).

As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.

For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.

Additional subject information

This subject contains content that some students may find distressing, disturbing or culturally challenging. Students with concerns about the content of any subject are encouraged to discuss this with their teacher and consider how best to prepare themselves to study challenging material in a way that is appropriate for them.

Subject curriculum

Approved on: Jun 30, 2023. Edition: 1.1
Last updated: May 30, 2024