Contexto-Revista do Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Letras
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Open Dialogue in Humanities Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Indigenous Literature and Cultural Studies:
A core focus of the journal is on indigenous literature, exploring its narratives, pedagogical implications, and the integration of indigenous knowledge into academic frameworks. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary research, encouraging connections between literature and other fields such as education, sociology, and cultural studies. - Critical Pedagogy and Literature Education:
There is a strong emphasis on teaching methodologies and the role of literature in education, particularly in relation to diverse cultural contexts and the promotion of critical reading. - Social Justice and Representation:
The journal advocates for the exploration of social justice themes in literature, focusing on representation of marginalized communities, including gender and racial perspectives. - Literary Theory and Criticism:
The journal encourages the application of various literary theories to analyze texts, fostering a deeper understanding of literary traditions and contemporary practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonization of Literature:
A significant emerging theme is the decolonization of literary studies, focusing on indigenous narratives and the reclamation of cultural identities within educational settings. - Impact of the Pandemic on Literature:
Recent works reflect on the effects of the pandemic on literature and society, exploring themes of isolation, resilience, and the transformation of literary practices in digital spaces. - Gender and Sexuality in Literature:
There is an increasing focus on gender and sexuality politics within artistic practices, highlighting underrepresented voices and challenging traditional narratives. - Digital Humanities and Literature:
Emerging discussions around digital humanities are evident, particularly in how literature interacts with technology, social media, and new forms of storytelling. - Cultural Memory and Trauma:
A growing trend is the exploration of cultural memory and trauma in literature, engaging with historical injustices and their representation in contemporary narratives.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Canonical Literature:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional canonical literature, with fewer publications centered solely on established literary figures or classic texts. - Eurocentric Literary Criticism:
The journal has gradually moved away from Eurocentric perspectives, with less emphasis on Western literary criticism in favor of more localized and indigenous viewpoints. - Historical Literary Analysis:
The analysis of historical literary contexts and their relevance to contemporary issues has diminished, suggesting a shift towards more current and pressing social themes. - Formalist Literary Analysis:
There is a noticeable decrease in the application of formalist approaches, indicating a preference for more contextual and thematic analyses that engage with socio-political issues.
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