English World-Wide
Scope & Guideline
Highlighting Linguistic Diversity in English Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Global Varieties of English:
The journal examines the various forms of English around the world, addressing regional dialects and sociolects, and their implications for identity and communication. - Sociolinguistic Perspectives:
Research published in the journal often incorporates sociolinguistic frameworks to analyze how English is influenced by social factors such as ethnicity, migration, and globalisation. - Language Attitudes and Prejudices:
A consistent focus is placed on attitudes towards different English varieties, exploring how perceptions shape linguistic hierarchies and social interactions. - Innovative Methodologies:
The journal encourages the use of new methods and technologies in linguistic research, including corpus linguistics and sociopragmatics, to study language in use. - Educational Implications:
Contributions often discuss the implications of English varieties for language teaching and learning, particularly in multilingual and multicultural contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Attitudes Towards New Varieties:
There is a growing interest in how speakers perceive and respond to emerging varieties of English, particularly in post-colonial contexts, revealing insights into identity and belonging. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary methods, blending sociolinguistics with cultural studies, psychology, and education, providing a more holistic view of language in society. - Digital Communication and English:
The impact of digital communication, including social media, on the evolution of English varieties is gaining attention, highlighting how technology influences language use and change. - Focus on Multilingual Contexts:
Emerging themes include the study of English in multilingual settings, examining how English interacts with local languages and affects language practices within communities. - Pragmatics and Sociopragmatics:
There is an increasing emphasis on pragmatics and sociopragmatics, exploring how context and social factors shape language use in diverse English-speaking environments.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Dialect Studies:
There seems to be a waning interest in studies focusing solely on traditional dialects of English without considering their global context or sociolinguistic relevance. - Static Models of Language Variation:
Research that adheres to static models of language variation is becoming less frequent, with a shift towards dynamic and evolving approaches that account for change over time. - Prescriptive Linguistics:
Themes centered around prescriptive views of language use are declining, as the journal increasingly embraces descriptive and inclusive perspectives on language. - Overemphasis on British English Norms:
Publications that primarily focus on British English norms and their variations are less common, indicating a shift towards a more global perspective on English varieties.
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