Language Culture and Curriculum

Scope & Guideline

Cultivating Knowledge at the Nexus of Language and Curriculum

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Language Culture and Curriculum with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0790-8318
PublisherROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1988 to 2024
AbbreviationLANG CULT CURRIC / Lang. Cult. Curric.
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
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Address2-4 PARK SQUARE, MILTON PARK, ABINGDON OX14 4RN, OXON, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Language Culture and Curriculum' aims to explore the intricate relationships between language, culture, and educational practices. It focuses on how language influences learning and teaching across diverse cultural contexts, emphasizing the need for responsive pedagogies that acknowledge linguistic diversity.
  1. Intercultural Communication and Language Learning:
    The journal highlights research on how intercultural communication facilitates language learning, especially in multilingual and multicultural settings. It examines the dynamics between language use and cultural identity, fostering an understanding of how learners navigate diverse linguistic environments.
  2. Curriculum Development and Pedagogy:
    A core focus is on innovative curriculum design that integrates language and cultural competencies. The journal discusses pedagogical approaches that support language acquisition while promoting cultural awareness and inclusivity.
  3. Multilingualism and Language Policy:
    The journal addresses issues related to multilingual education and language policy, analyzing how different educational systems accommodate linguistic diversity and the implications for teaching and learning.
  4. Technology in Language Education:
    Research on the role of digital technologies in language education is emphasized, exploring how these tools can enhance language learning and cultural exchange.
  5. Social Justice and Equity in Language Education:
    The journal is committed to examining issues of equity and social justice within language education, focusing on marginalized voices and advocating for inclusive practices that support all learners.
Recent publications in 'Language Culture and Curriculum' indicate a shift towards emerging themes that reflect contemporary challenges and innovations in language education. This section highlights these trends and their significance.
  1. Translanguaging Practices:
    There is a growing interest in translanguaging as a pedagogical strategy, emphasizing its role in supporting multilingual learners and enhancing language awareness. This trend reflects a broader recognition of linguistic diversity as a resource in educational contexts.
  2. Digital Technologies and Language Learning:
    The integration of digital technologies in language education is increasingly highlighted, showcasing how these tools can facilitate language learning, enhance engagement, and promote intercultural communication among students.
  3. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy:
    Research on culturally responsive teaching practices is on the rise, focusing on how educators can create inclusive classrooms that acknowledge and celebrate students' cultural backgrounds, thereby improving educational outcomes.
  4. Social Justice and Language Equity:
    There is an emerging trend towards examining social justice issues within language education, advocating for equitable practices that address the needs of marginalized groups and promote linguistic rights.
  5. Intercultural Competence Development:
    The journal is increasingly focusing on the development of intercultural competence among language learners, recognizing its importance in preparing students for global citizenship and effective communication in diverse contexts.

Declining or Waning

While 'Language Culture and Curriculum' continues to evolve, some themes have become less prominent in recent publications. This section outlines areas that appear to be waning in focus based on the latest trends in the journal.
  1. Traditional Language Teaching Methods:
    There is a noticeable decrease in research centered on traditional language teaching methodologies, as the journal shifts towards more innovative and inclusive pedagogical strategies that emphasize communicative competence and intercultural awareness.
  2. Standardized Language Assessment:
    The focus on standardized testing and assessment practices has diminished, reflecting a broader critique of such methods in favor of more holistic and formative approaches to language assessment that consider the learner's cultural and linguistic background.
  3. Monolingual Education Frameworks:
    Research that advocates for strictly monolingual education frameworks is less prevalent, as the journal increasingly supports multilingual pedagogies and recognizes the importance of leveraging students' home languages in educational settings.

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