Atlantis-Journal of the Spanish Association of Anglo-American Studies
Scope & Guideline
Cultivating a vibrant academic community through open access.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Literary Analysis:
The journal publishes articles that analyze literary works from various perspectives, including cultural studies, gender studies, and postcolonial studies, reflecting on how these texts engage with broader societal issues. - Linguistic Studies:
Research focusing on the linguistic aspects of English, including phonetics, syntax, and discourse analysis, is a significant component, showcasing the journal's commitment to understanding language in its social context. - Cultural Critique:
The journal emphasizes the critique of cultural narratives within Anglo-American societies, exploring themes such as identity, trauma, and representation, thus contributing to contemporary cultural discourse. - Translation Studies:
With a focus on translation and its impact on literature, the journal examines how translation shapes cultural understanding and access, highlighting the importance of translation in global communication. - Thematic Approaches to Genre:
Exploration of various literary genres, including science fiction, gothic literature, and children's literature, allowing for a diverse examination of how different genres reflect and shape cultural values.
Trending and Emerging
- Posthumanism and Technology:
There is a growing interest in posthumanism and its relationship to technology, particularly in literature, indicating a significant trend towards exploring how narratives engage with themes of identity and existence in a technologically advanced society. - Cultural Intersectionality:
Papers are increasingly addressing the intersections of race, gender, and class within cultural narratives, showcasing a trend towards a more nuanced understanding of identity in literature. - Ecocritical Perspectives:
Emerging themes in ecocriticism reflect an increasing concern for environmental issues within literature, suggesting a shift towards understanding literary works through the lens of ecological awareness and activism. - Trauma and Memory Studies:
Recent publications have shown a heightened focus on trauma and memory, particularly in relation to historical events, reflecting a growing interest in how literature processes and represents collective and individual traumas. - Multimodal and Visual Analysis:
There is a notable trend towards incorporating multimodal approaches in literary analysis, recognizing the importance of visual and digital texts alongside traditional written formats, which reflects contemporary modes of communication.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Narratives:
There has been a decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional historical narratives, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary and critical approaches to literature that engage with current socio-political issues. - Conventional Linguistic Theory:
Research adhering strictly to conventional linguistic theories appears to be less prominent, as newer methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches gain traction, reflecting a broader evolution in the field. - Static Genre Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that treat genres as fixed categories, with a growing preference for more fluid and dynamic interpretations of genre that consider cultural and contextual influences. - Descriptive Translation Studies:
Focus on purely descriptive translation studies has diminished, as researchers increasingly engage with translational issues in relation to broader cultural and ethical frameworks. - Singular Author Studies:
The examination of individual authors in isolation is waning, with a trend toward comparative studies and thematic analyses that connect multiple authors and texts within cultural contexts.
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