Date of Award
4-2006
Degree Name
Master of Music
Department
Music
First Advisor
Brian L. Wilson
Second Advisor
Dr. David S. Smith
Third Advisor
Edward A. Roth
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
The purpose of this study was (1) to identify the students' and instructors'/supervisors' perceptions regarding Asian international music therapy students' English proficiency, and (2) to identify successful strategies students use or instructors/supervisors suggest for resolution regarding English proficiency in clinical situations. The participants of this study were Asian international music therapy students who are currently enrolled in practicum classes or internships in the United States, and instructors/supervisors who have supervised Asian international music therapy students. It was found that there were various difficulties for Asian international music therapy students using English in clinical situations; however, overall both students and instructors/supervisors perceived that students have generally successful practicum experiences. Students seems to have difficulty the most in speaking and writing, and the students tend to have less successful practicum experiences with certain populations and age groups. From these findings, some recommendations were made to support Asian international music therapy students.
Recommended Citation
Nakai, Yayoi, "The Relationship Between Perceived English Proficiency and Success in Clinical Work: A Survey of Asian International Music Therapy Students and Music Therapy Instructors/Supervisors" (2006). Masters Theses. 5277.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/5277