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Impact of Reading on the Biological Foundations of Language, Cognition, and Emotion

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: The article explores the biology of reading and how reading influences the biological relationship among language, cognition, and emotion (LCE). Reading aids in the enhancement of LCE under the precondition that biological predispositions for reading ability and LCE, such as genetic makeup, epigenetic modifications and neuronal development are favourable. A conceptual model was developed to explain how reading incrementally enhances LCE. The model serves as a tool to understand the biological and pedagogical conditions through which reading helps in progressing through successive LCE levels. The article also proposes that this holistic perspective of reading, considering genetics, epigenetics, neuroscience, neuropsychology and pedagogy, paves way for targeted clinical and educational interventions for people with language learning difficulties/disability.

Source: Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities

DOI: 10.21659/rupkatha.v12n6.09b

Authors: Radhakrishnan Sriganesh, R. Joseph Ponniah

Institution: National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

Language: English

Topic: Reading and Literacy Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150