COMMUNICATION THEORY
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Scholarship in Communication and Linguistics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Communication Studies:
The journal covers a broad range of communication-related topics, integrating insights from various disciplines including sociology, psychology, political science, and media studies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of communication phenomena. - Theoretical Innovations:
Communication Theory emphasizes the development and critique of theoretical frameworks that explain communication processes, such as media effects, public sphere theory, and the role of technology in shaping communication. - Empirical Research:
The journal publishes empirical studies that investigate communication practices and their social implications, utilizing qualitative and quantitative methodologies to provide evidence-based insights. - Cultural and Global Perspectives:
There is a strong focus on cultural diversity and global perspectives in communication, exploring how different cultural contexts influence communication practices and media consumption. - Critical and Reflexive Approaches:
The journal encourages critical reflections on communication theories and practices, addressing issues of power, ethics, and social justice in communication.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Communication and Technology:
A growing emphasis on digital communication, including the implications of social media, artificial intelligence, and digital propaganda, reflects the increasing relevance of technology in shaping communication practices. - Critical Communication and Social Justice:
There is a notable trend towards exploring critical perspectives on communication, particularly concerning issues of identity, race, and social justice, highlighting the role of communication in addressing societal inequalities. - Public Sphere and Civic Engagement:
Recent studies focus on the evolution of the public sphere in the digital age, examining how communication shapes civic engagement, public discourse, and political participation. - Disinformation and Misinformation:
The journal is increasingly publishing research on disinformation and misinformation, particularly how they affect public perception and communication strategies in contemporary media landscapes. - Ethics and Moral Frameworks in Communication:
Emerging themes include discussions on ethics in communication practice, exploring moral frameworks that guide communication in various contexts, including journalism and public relations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Media Effects Theories:
The journal has seen a decrease in publications centered around traditional media effects theories, as scholars shift their focus to more nuanced understandings of media influence in the context of digital and social media. - Static Models of Communication:
There is a noticeable decline in the use of static or linear models of communication, as the field increasingly embraces dynamic and contextual models that better capture the complexities of contemporary communication. - Historical Communication Studies:
Research focused solely on historical perspectives of communication has waned, giving way to studies that integrate historical insights with current issues and trends in communication.
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