Language and Intercultural Communication
Scope & Guideline
Enriching Perspectives in Language and Intercultural Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Intercultural Communication Practices:
The journal emphasizes the study of communication practices that occur between individuals from different cultural backgrounds, exploring how language functions in these interactions. - Language Education and Pedagogy:
A significant focus is on pedagogical approaches to teaching languages that foster intercultural competence and sensitivity among learners. - Research Methodologies:
The journal promotes innovative research methodologies, including qualitative and ethnographic studies, to understand the nuances of language use in intercultural contexts. - Power Dynamics in Communication:
It explores the power relations embedded in language use and intercultural communication, particularly in relation to marginalized groups and issues of identity. - Digital Communication and Globalization:
The impact of digital communication on intercultural exchanges is a growing area of interest, examining how technology influences language and cultural interactions.
Trending and Emerging
- Intercultural Competence Development:
There is a growing focus on frameworks and practices aimed at developing intercultural competence among learners, particularly in higher education settings. - Digital and Virtual Interactions:
Research on the role of digital platforms and virtual exchanges in facilitating intercultural communication is increasingly prominent, reflecting the impact of globalization. - Language and Identity Negotiation:
Emerging studies are highlighting how individuals negotiate their identities through language in multicultural environments, especially among international students. - Ethnographic and Reflexive Research Methods:
The use of ethnographic and reflexive methodologies to explore language practices and intercultural dynamics is trending, emphasizing the importance of context and researcher positionality. - Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice:
Themes related to critical pedagogy and social justice are gaining traction, focusing on how language education can address issues of power, equity, and inclusion in diverse classrooms.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Linguistic Studies:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional linguistic studies that focus solely on grammar and syntax without considering cultural contexts. - Static Models of Culture:
The journal has shifted away from static models of culture, which view cultures as fixed entities, towards more dynamic and fluid understandings of culture. - National Identity in Language Education:
There is less emphasis on national identity as a central theme in language education, reflecting a broader trend towards globalization and transnational identities. - Binary Approaches to Language Proficiency:
The journal has moved away from binary classifications of language proficiency (e.g., native vs. non-native) in favor of more nuanced understandings of language use and competence. - Cultural Essentialism:
Research that promotes cultural essentialism, viewing cultures as homogeneous and unchanging, is declining in favor of perspectives that embrace cultural hybridity and intersectionality.
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