COLOQUIO-LETRAS
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Scholarly Conversations in Literary Discourse
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Portuguese Literature:
The journal focuses on a wide range of literary works from Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, analyzing themes, styles, and historical contexts. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
It incorporates diverse methodologies, including ecocriticism, post-colonial studies, and textual criticism, allowing for a multifaceted understanding of literature. - Critical Re-readings:
A significant emphasis is placed on re-evaluating classic and contemporary texts, encouraging new interpretations and dialogues among scholars. - Cultural Contextualization:
Papers often situate literary works within broader cultural, political, and social frameworks, reflecting on how these contexts influence literary production. - Focus on Poetry and Poetics:
There is a notable emphasis on poetry, particularly through the analysis of poetic forms, traditions, and the works of significant poets such as Manuel Alegre and José Saramago.
Trending and Emerging
- Ecocriticism and Environmental Themes:
An increasing number of articles address ecological issues and the representation of nature in literature, reflecting a growing concern for environmental discourse. - Post-Colonial Perspectives:
There is a notable trend towards examining post-colonial narratives and their implications within Portuguese literature, indicating a shift in focus towards the impacts of colonialism. - Digital Humanities and Literature:
Emerging studies are exploring the intersection of literature and digital technologies, including the impact of digital media on literary forms and practices. - Intermediality:
The analysis of how literature interacts with other media forms, such as visual arts and performance, is gaining traction, showcasing a broader understanding of literary expression. - Cultural Memory and Identity:
Research increasingly focuses on themes of memory, identity, and trauma, particularly in relation to historical events and their representation in literature.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Criticism:
There seems to be a decline in papers solely focused on traditional literary criticism without interdisciplinary approaches, as the journal increasingly favors innovative methodologies. - Historical Narratives:
While historical contexts remain important, there is a noticeable reduction in analyses that solely focus on historical narratives without connecting them to contemporary issues. - Biographical Studies:
Papers that primarily center around the biographies of authors, without deeper literary analysis, have become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more text-centric studies. - Censorship Studies:
The exploration of censorship in literature, although still relevant, has seen a decrease in frequency, possibly as scholars focus on broader cultural implications instead. - Regional Literature Focus:
There appears to be less emphasis on literature from specific regions within Portuguese-speaking countries, as the journal shifts towards more global and comparative literary studies.
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