Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Voices in the Field of Applied Linguistics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Language Teaching and Learning:
The journal focuses on methodologies and practices in language education, exploring how different teaching strategies impact learners' language acquisition and proficiency. - Cultural and Social Contexts of Language:
It examines how language interacts with cultural and social factors, including identity construction, politeness strategies, and the influence of digital communication. - Technology in Language Education:
The journal addresses the role of technology in language learning and teaching, including online courses, digital tools, and innovative pedagogical approaches. - Research Methodology in Applied Linguistics:
It emphasizes empirical research methods in applied linguistics, providing insights into research design, data collection, and analysis within the field. - Multilingualism and Cross-Cultural Communication:
The journal investigates issues related to multilingualism, language policy, and cross-cultural interactions, highlighting the complexities of communication in diverse linguistic environments.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Pedagogy and Online Learning:
There is a notable increase in research related to online language education, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of digital teaching environments. - Identity and Language:
Themes exploring the relationship between language and identity construction are gaining traction, particularly in multicultural and multilingual contexts, indicating a growing interest in sociolinguistic factors. - Innovative Assessment and Teacher Development:
Emerging studies focus on innovative assessment methods and professional development for language teachers, showcasing the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the field. - Critical Approaches to Language and Power:
Research examining the interplay between language, power dynamics, and social justice is trending, reflecting a broader societal concern with equity and representation in language use. - Transmodal and Transcultural Communication:
There is an increasing focus on transmodal meaning-making and transcultural reception, emphasizing how language interacts with various modes of communication and cultural interpretations.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Linguistic Analysis:
There appears to be a reduced emphasis on traditional linguistic analyses, such as detailed grammatical studies or purely theoretical frameworks, as the journal increasingly prioritizes applied and empirical approaches. - Static Language Education Models:
Research centered around fixed or traditional models of language education is becoming less prominent, with a growing preference for dynamic, technology-integrated, and context-aware teaching methodologies. - Narrowly Defined Language Skills:
Topics focusing solely on isolated language skills (e.g., grammar drills or vocabulary memorization) are less frequently published, as the journal shifts towards holistic approaches that integrate multiple language competencies.
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