CANADIAN MODERN LANGUAGE REVIEW-REVUE CANADIENNE DES LANGUES VIVANTES
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Educators through Innovative Language Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Multilingual Education and Plurilingualism:
The journal explores the dynamics of multilingual education, emphasizing plurilingual approaches that recognize and integrate students' diverse linguistic backgrounds into the learning process. - Language Teacher Development:
It focuses on the preparation and continuous development of language teachers, investigating their identities, beliefs, and pedagogical strategies to enhance teaching effectiveness in diverse classrooms. - Language Assessment and Proficiency:
The journal examines various aspects of language assessment, including proficiency tests and feedback mechanisms, to understand their impact on language learning outcomes. - Sociocultural and Political Dimensions of Language:
Research often addresses the sociopolitical contexts of language use, including issues of identity, power dynamics, and the role of language in heritage and immigrant communities. - Innovative Pedagogical Practices:
The journal highlights innovative teaching practices and curricular designs that foster engagement and language acquisition, particularly in minority language contexts. - Technology in Language Education:
It investigates the integration of technology in language teaching and learning, exploring how digital tools can enhance linguistic interactions and learning experiences.
Trending and Emerging
- Plurilingual Approaches and Language Awareness:
There is a growing focus on plurilingual education, which recognizes the importance of students' multiple languages and promotes language awareness and identity development. - Impact of Immigration and Refugee Experiences:
Research increasingly addresses the challenges and experiences of immigrant and refugee students in language learning contexts, highlighting the need for supportive pedagogical practices. - Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Education:
Emerging studies emphasize the importance of developing anti-bias and anti-racist stances in language education, aiming to create equitable learning environments for all students. - Indigenous Language Revitalization:
There is a rising interest in Indigenous language education and revitalization efforts, reflecting a broader societal movement towards reconciliation and recognition of Indigenous languages and cultures. - Digital and Online Language Learning:
The journal has seen an increase in research on the use of digital tools and online platforms for language learning, particularly in response to the shifts necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Teaching Methods:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies focusing on traditional language teaching methods, as the journal increasingly emphasizes innovative and technology-integrated approaches to language education. - Monolingual Language Policies:
Research related to strictly monolingual language policies is dwindling, as the journal shifts its focus towards more inclusive, multilingual frameworks that reflect Canada’s linguistic diversity. - Standardized Language Testing:
There is a reduction in the exploration of standardized testing methods, which may indicate a growing skepticism about their effectiveness in truly assessing language proficiency and learning.
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