COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Innovative Theories in Comparative Literary Analysis
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Intercultural Literary Analysis:
The journal emphasizes the comparative analysis of literary works from different cultures, examining their thematic, stylistic, and narrative similarities and differences. - Postcolonial and Anticolonial Perspectives:
A significant scope of the journal involves exploring literature through postcolonial and anticolonial lenses, addressing issues of power, identity, and resistance in various cultural contexts. - Theoretical Frameworks in Literature:
The journal frequently engages with various theoretical frameworks, including but not limited to feminist, Marxist, and psychoanalytic theories, to deepen the understanding of literary texts. - Emerging Literary Forms and Genres:
'Comparative Literature' explores innovative literary forms and genres, investigating how they evolve and interact across different cultural landscapes. - Literature and Politics:
The journal examines the intersection of literature and politics, focusing on how literary expressions reflect, critique, and engage with socio-political realities. - Transnational and Global Literature:
It includes discussions on transnational literature, highlighting how global movements and exchanges influence literary production and reception.
Trending and Emerging
- Primitivism and Its Modern Interpretations:
Recent publications indicate a growing interest in the concept of primitivism, exploring its implications in contemporary literature and how it interacts with modern identity and cultural discourse. - Decolonization and Memory Studies:
There is an increasing trend in examining decolonization narratives and the politics of memory, particularly in relation to literature from formerly colonized regions. - Ecocriticism and Environmental Literature:
Ecocritical approaches are becoming more prominent, with scholars investigating the representation of nature and environmental issues in literature, reflecting a broader societal concern for ecological sustainability. - Transnational Narratives and Globalization:
The exploration of transnational narratives, highlighting the complexities of identity in a globalized world, is trending, as literature increasingly reflects migratory and diasporic experiences. - Intersectionality in Literary Studies:
Research focusing on intersectionality, particularly how multiple identities (race, gender, class) intersect in literary texts, is gaining importance, fostering a more nuanced understanding of literature.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Canon:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on the traditional literary canon, as the journal increasingly prioritizes diverse and marginalized voices that challenge established literary hierarchies. - Historical Literary Studies:
Research centered on historical literary studies, particularly those without contemporary relevance, appears to be diminishing as scholars seek to connect literary analysis with current social and political issues. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
The focus on Eurocentric literary perspectives is waning, reflecting a broader shift towards inclusive approaches that consider non-Western literatures and their global significance. - Static Genre Analysis:
The analysis of static genres, such as traditional forms without consideration for their evolving nature, is decreasing, as the journal emphasizes dynamic interactions and transformations within literary categories. - Isolationist Literary Studies:
There is a reduced emphasis on isolationist studies that do not engage with comparative elements, as the journal advocates for cross-cultural dialogues and interactions.
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