AMERICAN SPEECH
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Dynamics of Language in Society
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sociolinguistic Variation:
The journal focuses on the study of regional, social, and ethnic variations in American English, examining how these variations manifest in different contexts and impact identity. - Language Change and Evolution:
Research on how language evolves over time, including the emergence of new words and changes in pronunciation, grammar, and usage, is a core aspect of the journal's scope. - Educational Approaches in Linguistics:
The journal emphasizes innovative teaching methodologies and resources for linguistics education, particularly in diverse and inclusive settings. - Cultural and Social Contexts of Language:
Investigations into how language reflects cultural identities and social dynamics, especially within marginalized communities, are significant contributions of the journal. - Interdisciplinary Studies:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches by integrating insights from history, sociology, anthropology, and education into the study of language.
Trending and Emerging
- Language and Identity:
There is a growing emphasis on how language constructs and reflects identities, particularly concerning race, ethnicity, gender, and regional affiliations. - Social Justice and Linguistic Diversity:
Recent publications highlight the importance of linguistic justice, focusing on how language intersects with issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in educational settings and beyond. - Impact of Media on Language:
Research analyzing the influence of film, television, and digital media on language use and perceptions is becoming more prominent, reflecting the changing landscape of communication. - New Words and Neologisms:
The exploration of new words and their acceptance in American English is a trending topic, illustrating how language adapts to cultural and technological changes. - Community and Place-Based Linguistics:
Studies focusing on the relationship between language, community, and place are gaining traction, emphasizing the local contexts of linguistic variation.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Linguistics:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing on historical aspects of American English, such as the evolution of dialects over centuries, possibly due to a shift towards contemporary sociolinguistic issues. - Prescriptive Grammar Studies:
Research focused on prescriptive grammar rules and traditional grammar education is less frequent, indicating a broader acceptance of descriptive approaches to language. - Purely Theoretical Linguistics:
The journal has moved away from theoretical linguistics that lacks practical applications or sociocultural relevance, favoring studies with direct implications for language use in society.
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