Applied Linguistics Review
Scope & Guideline
Exploring innovative methodologies in linguistics.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Translanguaging and Multilingualism:
The journal emphasizes translanguaging as a pedagogical approach, exploring how multilingual individuals navigate and utilize their linguistic resources across contexts. It investigates the implications of these practices for language learning and teaching. - Intercultural Communication:
Research on intercultural communication is a core focus, examining how language shapes interactions across different cultural backgrounds. The journal seeks to understand the role of language in fostering intercultural understanding and navigating cultural differences. - Language Policy and Education:
The journal addresses issues related to language policy in educational settings, particularly concerning English as a medium of instruction (EMI) and the impact of language policies on learning outcomes and identity. - Ethnographic and Qualitative Research:
A significant portion of the journal's contributions employs ethnographic and qualitative methodologies to explore language practices in naturalistic settings, providing in-depth insights into the lived experiences of language users. - Social Justice and Linguistic Equity:
The journal is committed to social justice issues, examining how language intersects with identity, power, and inequality. It explores the role of language in promoting or hindering access to resources and opportunities. - Technological Integration in Language Learning:
The emergence of technology in language education is a growing area of interest, with studies focusing on the implications of digital tools and artificial intelligence for language teaching and learning.
Trending and Emerging
- Integration of AI in Language Learning:
There is a significant trend towards exploring the role of artificial intelligence in language education, including the use of AI tools for teaching, assessment, and enhancing intercultural communication. - Decolonial Perspectives in Language Education:
Emerging themes focus on decolonizing language education and considering Indigenous epistemologies and practices, reflecting a growing awareness of power dynamics in language teaching. - Critical Studies on Language and Identity:
Research examining the intersections of language, identity, and social justice is gaining traction, with an emphasis on how language practices shape and are shaped by social identities. - Multimodal Communication:
There is an increasing interest in multimodal communication, where researchers investigate how various modes (verbal, visual, gestural) interact in language use, particularly in digital contexts. - Impact of Globalization on Language Practices:
Recent studies are increasingly focused on how globalization affects language practices, including language commodification, hybrid identities, and the role of language in transnational contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Teaching Methods:
There has been a noticeable decline in research focused on traditional language teaching methodologies, such as grammar-translation methods and rote memorization techniques. The journal's current emphasis is more on innovative and interactive pedagogical approaches. - Purely Theoretical Linguistics:
Research that is purely theoretical and detached from practical applications in language education or sociolinguistic contexts seems to be less prevalent. The journal's focus is increasingly on applied research that addresses real-world language issues. - Static Language Policies:
Research centered on static or prescriptive language policies without consideration for dynamic and contextual factors is becoming less common. The journal now favors studies that highlight the fluidity and adaptability of language policies in practice. - Individual Language Skills without Contextualization:
There is a waning interest in studies that focus solely on individual language skills (e.g., grammar, vocabulary) without contextualizing these skills within broader social, cultural, or educational frameworks.
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