Annual Review of Applied Linguistics
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating insights in language and psychology.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Methodological Innovations:
The journal emphasizes the development and application of innovative research methodologies, particularly in areas such as second language acquisition (SLA) and technology-mediated language teaching. - Social Justice and Linguistic Equity:
A core area of focus includes the intersection of language and social justice, exploring issues such as linguistic discrimination, language rights, and the role of language in identity construction. - Anxiety and Emotional Factors in Language Learning:
Research addressing the emotional dimensions of language learning, particularly anxiety, is a significant area of interest, delving into how these factors affect learners' experiences and outcomes. - Translanguaging and Multilingual Practices:
The journal promotes understanding of translanguaging and multilingual practices as vital components of effective language education, reflecting the linguistic diversity of contemporary societies. - Critical Perspectives on Language Education:
The journal encourages critical discourse around language education policies and practices, advocating for inclusive and equitable approaches to language teaching.
Trending and Emerging
- Technology-Mediated Language Learning:
There is an increasing focus on the role of technology in language learning and teaching, particularly in task-based contexts, reflecting the need to understand how digital tools can enhance language acquisition. - Transformative Justice in Language Education:
Emerging discussions around transformative justice as a methodological approach signify a shift toward addressing systemic inequalities and advocating for social change within language education. - Complex Adaptive Systems in SLA:
The application of complex adaptive systems theory to SLA research is gaining traction, highlighting the intricate interactions between learners, their environments, and the dynamic nature of language acquisition. - Anxiety and Emotional Well-Being:
Research on language anxiety and its impact on learning outcomes is trending, with scholars exploring the cognitive and emotional dimensions of language learning, suggesting a more integrated approach to learner well-being. - Critical Race Theory in Language Education:
The integration of critical race theory into language education research is an emerging theme, emphasizing the importance of race, identity, and power dynamics in understanding language practices and policies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Aptitude Research:
Although language aptitude remains an important topic, the specific focus on traditional measures and assessments of language aptitude seems to be diminishing, possibly due to a growing preference for more holistic and contextually relevant approaches. - Narrowly Defined SLA Frameworks:
Research that strictly adheres to traditional SLA frameworks is becoming less common, as scholars increasingly seek to integrate interdisciplinary perspectives and methodologies that address the complexities of language learning beyond conventional paradigms. - Individualistic Approaches to Language Learning:
There appears to be a decline in research that emphasizes individualistic approaches to language learning, as the field moves toward more collaborative and socially contextualized understandings of language use and acquisition.
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