FABULA
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Research in Cultural Studies and Literature
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Narrative Analysis and Theory:
FABULA emphasizes the analysis of narrative structures, exploring how stories are constructed and the theoretical frameworks that underpin them. This includes investigations into the morphology of tales, narrative typology, and the relationship between narrative and social context. - Folklore and Cultural Studies:
The journal features research that delves into folklore traditions, examining how cultural narratives evolve, their significance in society, and their role in cultural identity. It often highlights the interplay between folklore and contemporary cultural phenomena. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
FABULA encourages interdisciplinary research, integrating perspectives from literary studies, anthropology, psychology, and digital humanities to enrich the understanding of narratives and their functions. - Historical Contextualization:
A core aim is to place narratives within their historical contexts, analyzing how stories reflect and shape cultural and social realities over time, including the impact of historical events on narrative forms. - Digital Narratives and Technology:
The journal also addresses the impact of technology on storytelling, exploring digital narratives, computational analysis of folklore, and the role of social media in contemporary narrative practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Populism and Cultural Narratives:
There is a rising interest in exploring the relationship between populism and narratives, particularly how cultural narratives shape and reflect populist movements. This theme is crucial for understanding current sociopolitical dynamics and the role of storytelling in public discourse. - Digital Storytelling and Technology:
The journal has increasingly focused on the intersection of narrative and digital technology, examining how digital platforms transform storytelling practices. This theme is significant as it addresses the evolving landscape of narrative forms in the digital age. - Interdisciplinary Research:
An emerging trend is the incorporation of interdisciplinary approaches, where researchers blend folklore studies with psychology, sociology, and literary theory. This trend enhances the complexity of narrative analysis and broadens the scope of inquiry. - Narratives of Marginalized Voices:
FABULA is witnessing a growing emphasis on narratives that represent marginalized voices, including subaltern perspectives. This shift is vital for inclusivity in narrative studies and for understanding diverse cultural expressions. - Environmental Narratives:
An emerging focus on environmental narratives highlights how storytelling can address ecological concerns and cultural attitudes towards nature. This theme is increasingly relevant as global environmental issues become more pressing.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Folklore Studies:
There appears to be a decreasing focus on purely traditional folklore studies, particularly those that do not engage with contemporary contexts or interdisciplinary methods. As scholars increasingly seek to connect folklore with modern narratives, traditional approaches may be viewed as less relevant. - Static Historical Narratives:
Research centered solely on static historical narratives, without consideration of their dynamic cultural implications or transformations, seems to be diminishing. The trend is moving towards a more fluid understanding of narratives that acknowledges change and adaptation. - Single-Country Focus:
The journal has seen a decline in studies that concentrate on folklore or narratives from a single country without comparative analysis. There is a growing preference for cross-cultural studies that examine narratives in a global context. - Obituaries and Individual Biographies:
While obituaries of notable figures in folklore studies have been published, the frequency of such articles has decreased, possibly indicating a shift towards more theoretical and broad-ranging research topics rather than biographical or commemorative pieces. - Narrowly Defined Genre Studies:
The focus on narrowly defined genres, such as specific types of fairy tales or fables without broader implications or connections to other narrative forms, seems to be waning as researchers pursue more comprehensive and integrative approaches.
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