Exploring the Interdisciplinary Relationship between Music and Language for Enhanced Bilingual Curriculum

Developing an interdisciplinary approach is a paramount concern for educators and researchers in the field of education, given its proven effectiveness in enhancing cognitive comprehension and practical knowledge application. This study examines the pivotal role of music as a potential medium that...

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Main Authors: Wei-Chen Wu, Chia-Han Yang, Ming Turner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: OpenED Network 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Curriculum Studies Research
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Online Access:https://curriculumstudies.org/index.php/CS/article/view/262
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description Developing an interdisciplinary approach is a paramount concern for educators and researchers in the field of education, given its proven effectiveness in enhancing cognitive comprehension and practical knowledge application. This study examines the pivotal role of music as a potential medium that possesses traits akin to language, serving as a conduit for expressing thoughts and emotions. Emphasizing the significance of music education, this study delves into its profound impact on fostering linguistic abilities. Through a comprehensive review of 32 studies, this study explores the dynamic interplay between music and language. It examines the development of musical properties and inherent characteristics of music competency, catering to diverse intelligences within the framework of linguistic growth. The findings obtained from the specified studies illustrate the manifold benefits of music in enhancing specific aspects of linguistic abilities, underscoring its positive impact on language education. This study provides valuable recommendations for music/language educators and bilingual instructors. It also identifies potential areas of focus, thereby establishing the foundation for future inquiries within this interdisciplinary field.
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spelling doaj.art-b1dd6c7ef84a413e904596f2c311fa242023-11-28T00:41:08ZengOpenED NetworkJournal of Curriculum Studies Research2690-27882023-11-015310.46303/jcsr.2023.33Exploring the Interdisciplinary Relationship between Music and Language for Enhanced Bilingual CurriculumWei-Chen Wu0Chia-Han Yang1Ming Turner2Institute of Creative Industries Design, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, TaiwanInstitute of Creative Industries Design, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, TaiwanInstitute of Creative Industries Design, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan Developing an interdisciplinary approach is a paramount concern for educators and researchers in the field of education, given its proven effectiveness in enhancing cognitive comprehension and practical knowledge application. This study examines the pivotal role of music as a potential medium that possesses traits akin to language, serving as a conduit for expressing thoughts and emotions. Emphasizing the significance of music education, this study delves into its profound impact on fostering linguistic abilities. Through a comprehensive review of 32 studies, this study explores the dynamic interplay between music and language. It examines the development of musical properties and inherent characteristics of music competency, catering to diverse intelligences within the framework of linguistic growth. The findings obtained from the specified studies illustrate the manifold benefits of music in enhancing specific aspects of linguistic abilities, underscoring its positive impact on language education. This study provides valuable recommendations for music/language educators and bilingual instructors. It also identifies potential areas of focus, thereby establishing the foundation for future inquiries within this interdisciplinary field. https://curriculumstudies.org/index.php/CS/article/view/262Interdisciplinary approachmusic competencylinguistic abilitybilingual instructioncross-domain curricular design
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Interdisciplinary approach
music competency
linguistic ability
bilingual instruction
cross-domain curricular design
title Exploring the Interdisciplinary Relationship between Music and Language for Enhanced Bilingual Curriculum
title_full Exploring the Interdisciplinary Relationship between Music and Language for Enhanced Bilingual Curriculum
title_fullStr Exploring the Interdisciplinary Relationship between Music and Language for Enhanced Bilingual Curriculum
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the Interdisciplinary Relationship between Music and Language for Enhanced Bilingual Curriculum
title_short Exploring the Interdisciplinary Relationship between Music and Language for Enhanced Bilingual Curriculum
title_sort exploring the interdisciplinary relationship between music and language for enhanced bilingual curriculum
topic Interdisciplinary approach
music competency
linguistic ability
bilingual instruction
cross-domain curricular design
url https://curriculumstudies.org/index.php/CS/article/view/262
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