International Journal of Bilingualism
Scope & Guideline
Navigating the complexities of bilingual education.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Bilingual Language Processing:
Research that investigates how bilingual individuals process and comprehend multiple languages, including studies on cognitive control, language switching, and the effects of bilingualism on executive functions. - Language Acquisition and Development:
Explorations of how bilingualism affects language acquisition in children and adults, with a focus on developmental trajectories, input effects, and the role of heritage languages. - Sociolinguistic Perspectives:
Studies examining the social, cultural, and political implications of bilingualism, including language ideologies, identity, and the impact of sociolinguistic contexts on language use and maintenance. - Code-Switching and Language Mixing:
Investigations into the phenomena of code-switching and language mixing, analyzing their linguistic, cognitive, and social aspects in various bilingual and multilingual communities. - Educational Implications:
Research focusing on bilingual education practices, policies, and outcomes, including the effectiveness of immersion programs, family language policies, and the role of bilingualism in academic achievement.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Technology on Bilingualism:
Research examining how digital communication tools and social media influence bilingual language use, identity, and learning practices is on the rise, highlighting the interplay between technology and language. - Translanguaging Practices:
There is a growing interest in translanguaging as a pedagogical approach, which emphasizes the fluid use of languages in educational settings and everyday interactions, challenging traditional separations of languages. - Cognitive Effects of Bilingualism:
Emerging studies are increasingly focusing on the cognitive benefits and challenges of bilingualism, exploring how bilingual experiences shape cognitive processes, memory, and emotional responses. - Multilingualism in Context:
Research is expanding to consider multilingualism not just as a combination of languages, but as a complex social phenomenon influenced by context, identity, and community dynamics. - Family Language Policy and Practices:
The role of family dynamics and policies in shaping language use and bilingualism among children is becoming a prominent area of study, reflecting the importance of home language environments.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Maintenance:
While language maintenance remains a topic of interest, there seems to be a shift away from traditional approaches focusing solely on preserving minority languages without considering the dynamic interactions with dominant languages and cultures. - Fixed Bilingual Identities:
Research focusing on rigid definitions of bilingual identities is decreasing. There is a growing recognition of the fluidity and complexity of bilingual identities, which reflects changing social contexts and individual experiences. - Static Views of Language Proficiency:
The notion of fixed language proficiency levels is losing traction. Increasingly, studies are recognizing the variability in language proficiency and its contextual dependence, moving towards more dynamic frameworks.
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