Chinese Language and Discourse

Scope & Guideline

Advancing Understanding in Language and Discourse

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Chinese Language and Discourse with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN1877-7031
PublisherJOHN BENJAMINS PUBLISHING CO
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2010 to 2024
AbbreviationCHIN LANG DISCOURSE / Chin. Lang. Discourse
Frequency2 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressPO BOX 36224, 1020 ME AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Chinese Language and Discourse' aims to provide a comprehensive platform for research focused on the multifaceted aspects of the Chinese language, its discourse, and sociolinguistic dynamics. It emphasizes the intersection of language, culture, and communication, integrating both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies.
  1. Translanguaging and Multimodality:
    This area explores how language practices, including translanguaging, impact discourse analysis and learning environments, particularly in bilingual contexts.
  2. Corpus Linguistics and Discourse Analysis:
    The journal frequently publishes studies utilizing corpus-driven approaches to analyze language use in various contexts, enhancing our understanding of language and discourse patterns.
  3. Sociolinguistics and Identity:
    Research often examines the interplay of language and identity, particularly in multicultural and multilingual settings, shedding light on how language shapes social identities.
  4. Pragmatics and Conversation Analysis:
    A significant focus is on the pragmatic aspects of language, including conversation analysis, which investigates the structures and functions of discourse in everyday interactions.
  5. Language Education and Pedagogy:
    The journal highlights innovative methodologies and strategies in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, particularly the role of language practices in educational settings.
The journal has shown a dynamic evolution in its focus over recent years, with several themes gaining prominence, indicative of current trends in linguistic research.
  1. Translanguaging Practices:
    Research on translanguaging has surged, highlighting its importance in educational contexts and its role in facilitating bilingual communication.
  2. Digital Communication and Multimodality:
    The exploration of digital platforms and multimodal communication is emerging as a key theme, reflecting the influence of technology on language use.
  3. Language and Social Media:
    Studies examining the interaction between language and social media are on the rise, showcasing how digital interactions shape contemporary discourse.
  4. Pragmatic Particles and Discourse Markers:
    There is an increasing interest in the study of pragmatic particles and their functions in conversation, revealing insights into conversational dynamics.
  5. Bilingual Education and Language Policy:
    Research focusing on bilingual education, particularly in minority language contexts, is gaining traction, reflecting broader educational and sociopolitical concerns.

Declining or Waning

While 'Chinese Language and Discourse' has a rich history of diverse themes, certain areas have seen a decline in scholarly focus over recent years. This may reflect broader shifts in research interests or changes in the linguistic landscape.
  1. Traditional Syntax Studies:
    Research centered on traditional syntactic structures appears to be waning, possibly due to the growing emphasis on discourse and pragmatic analysis over purely syntactic inquiries.
  2. Historical Linguistics:
    There is a noticeable decrease in studies focused on historical aspects of the Chinese language, indicating a shift towards contemporary language use and discourse.
  3. Formal Linguistics:
    Formal approaches to linguistics, such as generative grammar, seem to be less prominent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes empirical and contextual studies.

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