Alicante Journal of English Studies-Revista Alicantina de Estudios Ingleses
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Future of English Studies Together
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research in English Studies:
The journal emphasizes the intersection of language, literature, and cultural studies, encouraging contributions that draw from various disciplines to enrich the understanding of English studies. - Linguistic Analysis and Discourse Studies:
A significant focus on the linguistic representation in various contexts, including media, politics, and social issues, utilizing corpus-based and qualitative methodologies to analyze discourse. - Cultural and Literary Criticism:
The journal publishes critical analyses of literary works and cultural texts, exploring themes such as identity, gender, and societal norms, often through historical and contemporary lenses. - Educational Practices and Language Teaching:
Research pertaining to English language teaching (ELT) methodologies and the challenges of English-medium instruction (EMI) in higher education, reflecting on pedagogical implications and teacher training. - Exploration of Digital Media and New Genres:
The journal engages with emerging digital discourses and genres, analyzing their impact on communication, identity, and representation in contemporary society.
Trending and Emerging
- Representation and Identity Politics:
A growing trend towards exploring themes of identity, including gender, sexuality, and cultural representation, particularly in digital contexts like social media and online platforms. - Political Discourse and Media Analysis:
An increasing focus on the analysis of political language and media narratives, especially concerning contemporary events and issues such as immigration, violence, and social justice. - Health Narratives and Illness Discourse:
Emerging research on how illness and health are represented in narratives, reflecting broader societal concerns about mental health, chronic illness, and patient experiences. - Transnational and Cross-Cultural Studies:
A trend towards examining transnational connections and cross-cultural interactions, highlighting how global issues affect local contexts, particularly in literature and media. - Digital and Multimodal Texts:
An expanded interest in analyzing digital formats and multimodal texts, focusing on how new media shapes communication practices and cultural expressions.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Studies:
Themes centered around classical literature and historical texts have become less prominent, with fewer articles focusing solely on canonical works without a contemporary or critical framework. - Static Theoretical Approaches:
There has been a decrease in publications that rely solely on established theoretical frameworks without integrating interdisciplinary perspectives or contemporary relevance. - Regional Studies with Limited Scope:
Research focusing narrowly on specific regional English literature or cultural studies has declined, possibly in favor of broader or more global analyses that address transnational themes. - Conventional Teaching Methodologies:
There is a waning interest in conventional language teaching methodologies, as the journal increasingly prioritizes innovative approaches and critical reflections on educational practices.
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