Cogent Arts & Humanities
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines for a Richer Understanding
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages research that integrates various fields such as linguistics, literature, cultural studies, and social sciences, fostering a holistic understanding of complex issues. - Cultural and Linguistic Studies:
A significant focus is placed on the exploration of cultural identities, language dynamics, and the socio-political implications of language use across different contexts. - Historical Contextualization:
The journal emphasizes the importance of historical perspectives in understanding current social and cultural phenomena, providing critical analyses of past events and their contemporary relevance. - Creative and Critical Discourse Analysis:
Research that employs critical discourse analysis to examine media, literature, and public narratives is a core area, aiming to uncover underlying ideologies and power structures. - Narrative and Storytelling:
The journal values the role of narrative in shaping cultural and social identities, encouraging studies on storytelling across various mediums, including literature, film, and digital platforms. - Socio-political Engagement:
Cogent Arts & Humanities seeks to highlight research that addresses pressing social and political issues, advocating for social justice and cultural awareness through academic inquiry.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Humanities and Technology:
There is a growing focus on the intersection of humanities and technology, exploring how digital tools and platforms impact cultural production, communication, and education. - Globalization and Cultural Exchange:
Research examining the effects of globalization on local cultures, identities, and practices is trending, highlighting the complexities of cultural exchange in a rapidly interconnected world. - Environmental Humanities:
The journal is increasingly publishing works that address ecological issues and the relationship between culture, language, and the environment, reflecting a broader societal concern for sustainability. - Identity Politics and Representation:
Emerging studies on race, gender, and identity politics are gaining traction, as scholars critically analyze representation and the socio-political implications of cultural narratives. - Narrative Medicine and Health Humanities:
An increasing number of articles are focusing on the role of narratives in health and medicine, exploring how storytelling can influence patient care, public health discourse, and medical understanding.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Studies:
There appears to be a declining emphasis on purely traditional literary analysis, as the journal increasingly embraces interdisciplinary and contemporary approaches that reflect modern societal issues. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
Research that centers predominantly on European contexts or frameworks is waning, giving way to a more global and inclusive approach that recognizes diverse cultural narratives. - Static Historical Narratives:
While historical context remains important, there is a noticeable shift away from static, uncritical historical narratives towards more dynamic, critical analyses that engage with contemporary implications. - Conventional Art Criticism:
Traditional forms of art criticism that do not engage with socio-political contexts or interdisciplinary methods are becoming less prevalent, as the journal favors innovative and contextualized critiques. - Single-disciplinary Focus:
Research that limits itself to a single discipline without interdisciplinary connections is experiencing a decline, as the journal promotes work that crosses traditional academic boundaries.
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