Journal of English as a Lingua Franca
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Understanding in Linguistic Diversity
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in Diverse Contexts:
The journal examines ELF usage across various sociolinguistic contexts, including higher education, business, and social media, highlighting how English operates as a tool for communication among speakers of different linguistic backgrounds. - Focus on English Medium Instruction (EMI):
A significant emphasis is placed on EMI programs in higher education, investigating the pedagogical strategies, challenges, and implications for equity and access in multilingual educational settings. - Critical Discourse Analysis and Ideologies:
The journal engages in critical discourse analysis to understand the ideologies surrounding English language use, including power dynamics, linguistic justice, and the socio-cultural implications of English in global contexts. - Translanguaging Practices:
Research often highlights translanguaging as a pedagogical approach that supports bilingual and multilingual learners, exploring how it can enhance inclusivity and learning outcomes in EMI and ELF contexts. - Intercultural Communication and Citizenship:
The journal emphasizes the role of ELF in fostering intercultural communication and global citizenship, investigating how language shapes identity and social responsibility among learners and educators.
Trending and Emerging
- Equity and Linguistic Justice in Education:
Recent studies highlight the importance of equity and linguistic justice within EMI contexts, addressing how language policies can impact access to education and the experiences of diverse student populations. - Translanguaging as an Inclusive Practice:
Translanguaging is gaining traction as a critical pedagogical approach that promotes inclusivity and respects linguistic diversity, with research focusing on its implementation in EMI settings and its effects on student engagement. - Social Media and ELF Practices:
The exploration of ELF in social media contexts is emerging as a significant theme, examining how online platforms influence language practices, identity formation, and community building among users. - Longitudinal Studies on Language Proficiency and Self-Efficacy:
There is an increasing trend towards longitudinal research that investigates the relationship between English proficiency, self-efficacy, and academic performance in EMI contexts, providing valuable insights for educators. - Intercultural Communication Skills Development:
Emerging research emphasizes the development of intercultural communication skills in language education, reflecting the need for preparing students for diverse global interactions in ELF environments.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Teaching Methods:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional language teaching methodologies that do not incorporate ELF perspectives, as the journal increasingly favors innovative approaches that embrace multilingual and intercultural dynamics. - Overly Theoretical Frameworks Without Practical Application:
The journal is moving away from highly theoretical discussions that lack practical implications for language teaching and learning, favoring research that provides actionable insights for educators in ELF contexts. - Focus on Native Speaker Norms:
There is a noticeable decline in research centered around native speaker norms and standards in English language teaching, as the journal shifts towards valuing diverse Englishes and the legitimacy of non-native speaker contributions.
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