Journal of Romance Studies
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Intersections of Language and Art
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies:
The journal emphasizes the intersection of literature, history, and cultural studies, exploring how these disciplines inform and shape each other. - Focus on Gender and Identity:
A consistent theme in the journal is the examination of gender roles, women's narratives, and LGBTQ+ perspectives, revealing how these identities are constructed and represented in various cultural contexts. - Memory and Trauma Studies:
The exploration of collective and personal memory, particularly in relation to historical trauma, is a core focus. This includes the impact of colonialism, war, and migration on cultural narratives. - Culinary and Material Culture:
The journal also investigates the connections between food, culture, and identity, examining how culinary practices reflect and shape social and political dynamics. - Visual and Performative Arts:
A significant contribution of the journal is its engagement with visual culture, film, and performance, analyzing how these mediums convey complex cultural messages and historical narratives.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality and Multidimensional Identity:
There is a growing trend towards exploring intersectional identities, where race, gender, sexuality, and class intersect, particularly in contemporary narratives. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies:
Recent publications increasingly address postcolonial and decolonial themes, reflecting a critical engagement with legacy of colonialism and its impact on cultural identities. - Migration and Diaspora Narratives:
The journal is seeing an increase in works that focus on migration and diaspora, examining how these experiences shape individual and collective identities in a globalized world. - Digital Humanities and New Media:
Emerging themes in digital humanities and the impact of new media on cultural production and consumption are becoming more prominent, as the journal explores how technology influences narratives and identities. - Ecocriticism and Environmental Humanities:
There is a noticeable rise in ecocritical perspectives, reflecting concerns about environmental issues and the representation of nature in literary and cultural texts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Analysis:
There seems to be a waning focus on purely traditional literary analysis, with fewer articles concentrating solely on canonical texts without contextual or interdisciplinary approaches. - Historical Novel Studies:
While historical perspectives remain important, the specific analysis of historical novels as standalone subjects appears to be decreasing, possibly due to a broader interest in contemporary themes and narratives. - Regional Focus on Specific National Literatures:
The journal's previous emphasis on specific national literatures (e.g., Portuguese or Spanish) is less pronounced, indicating a shift towards more global and transnational perspectives.
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