Exploring the Relationship Between Music, Language, and Literacy

Session Submission Type: Symposium

Abstract

There is a growing body of research in the fields of education and neuroscience analyzing the relationship between music, language, and literacy. This symposium will present current findings on the specific musical skills that correlate with language and reading abilities in both children and adults. Results from the presented studies hope to inform future interventions that may consider using music as a way to promote language and literacy learning.

Content Area

• Area 3: Literacy Instruction and Literacy Learning

Chair

• David Dickinson, Vanderbilt University

Discussant

• Steven Camarata, Vanderbilt University

Individual Presentations

• Paper 1: On Beat with Pre-Literacy Skills: Examining phonological awareness and musical abilities - Jessica R Lawson, Vanderbilt University

• Rhythm skills and their foundational role in literacy and language acquisition - Reyna Gordon, Vanderbilt University

• Music training, speech rhythm and reading skills - Cyrille Magne, Middle Tennessee State University