MUSICAL LITERACY AS MULTIMODAL AND MULTICULTURAL PRACTICE: REIMAGINING EDUCATION, IDENTITY, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION IN A GLOBALISED CONTEXT

Maria Argyriou

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This article reconceptualises musical literacy as a multimodal and multicultural educational practice, moving beyond traditional notions of reading and writing music. Framed within contemporary theories of multiliteracies and critical pedagogy, musical literacy is presented as a dynamic, socially embedded form of engagement that intersects with language, identity, culture, and power. Emphasising its cognitive, emotional, and cultural dimensions, the article illustrates how music education can foster inclusive learning environments and support the holistic development of learners in increasingly diverse and digitalised societies. The integration of music into educational curricula activates auditory, visual, and kinesthetic modalities, promoting memory retention, emotional expression, and social interaction. Research demonstrates that music enhances linguistic skills, attention, and empathy, and acts as a powerful tool for cultural expression and identity formation. The concept of multiliteracies, particularly the “Design, Designing, Designed” model, offers a pedagogical framework that supports critical reflection, transformative practice, and culturally responsive teaching. Situated Practice, Overt Instruction, Critical Framing, and Transformed Practice are identified as core strategies for fostering deep musical engagement. The article positions music as a cultural product that encodes collective narratives and mediates social hierarchies. Drawing on Adorno, Frith, De-Nora, and Bourdieu, it explores music’s role in constructing identity, facilitating belonging, and legitimising or challenging power structures. In multicultural classrooms, music becomes a site of dialogue, resistance, and cultural affirmation. The article also discusses digital technologies as tools for expanding access, creativity, and collaborative learning, reinforcing the necessity of integrating digital literacy into music education. Ethnomusicological and anthropological perspectives further enrich the discussion, illustrating how music operates within fluid cultural contexts. Cultural identities are not fixed but negotiated through performance, interaction, and representation. This view supports a culturally responsive pedagogy that values diverse musical expressions, particularly for marginalised or diasporic groups. Music education thus becomes a space for empathy, intercultural understanding, and social transformation. Finally, the article links these insights to EU migration and education policies, highlighting the role of intercultural pedagogy in supporting the integration of migrant and multilingual students. It calls for educational policies that go beyond superficial celebrations of diversity to promote critical engagement and inclusive practices. In conclusion, musical literacy is redefined as a vital educational, cultural, and ethical practice. It empowers learners, transforms curricula, and offers educators a powerful medium to cultivate socially.

 

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