Australian Review of Applied Linguistics
Scope & Guideline
Championing High-Quality Research in Linguistics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Language Learning and Teaching:
The journal explores diverse methodologies and pedagogical practices in language learning and teaching, with a focus on both second language acquisition and heritage language education. - Multilingualism and Identity:
Research on multilingualism addresses the complexities of language identity, bilingualism, and the sociocultural dynamics of language use among diverse populations. - Language Policy and Practice:
The journal examines language policies in educational contexts, particularly English-medium instruction and its implications for students from varying linguistic backgrounds. - Digital Communication and Language:
The impact of digital technologies on language practices, including online learning environments and transmodal communication, is a key area of inquiry. - Psychosocial Aspects of Language Learning:
Studies often delve into the emotional and psychological dimensions of language learning, including motivation, goal-setting, and learner experiences. - Cultural Contexts of Language Use:
The journal highlights the role of culture in language education and use, focusing on how cultural identity influences language practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Learning and Technology Integration:
There is a growing emphasis on the use of digital tools and online platforms for language learning, reflecting the impact of technology on educational practices, especially post-COVID-19. - Translingual Practices and Multilingualism:
Research focusing on translingual practices highlights the fluidity of language use across different contexts, promoting an understanding of multilingual identities and practices. - Socio-psychological Factors in Language Learning:
Emerging studies are increasingly exploring the emotional and psychological dimensions of language learning, including how motivation and identity shape learner experiences. - Community and Social Contexts of Language Use:
The journal is trending towards research that examines language use within specific community contexts, emphasizing the social aspects of communication and identity. - Critical Approaches to Language Education:
There is a rise in critical perspectives on language education, addressing issues of power, identity, and equity within language learning environments.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Teaching Methods:
There appears to be a decreasing focus on traditional language teaching methodologies, with a shift toward innovative and technology-driven approaches to language education. - Research on Language Testing and Assessment:
The frequency of publications related to language testing and assessment has diminished, suggesting a move towards more qualitative research and experiential learning insights. - Static Notions of Language Fluency:
There is a waning interest in static definitions of language fluency, as the journal increasingly emphasizes dynamic and context-dependent understandings of language proficiency. - Monolingual Perspectives in Language Education:
Research that solely focuses on monolingual educational contexts is becoming less common, as the journal embraces multilingual and translingual perspectives. - Classical Linguistics:
Themes rooted in classical linguistics, such as syntax or phonetics without contextual application, have seen a decline, as the journal prioritizes applied and sociocultural dimensions of language.
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