Language Policy

Scope & Guideline

Charting New Territories in Language and Society

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Language Policy 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
ISSN1568-4555
PublisherSPRINGER
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2003 to 2024
AbbreviationLANG POLICY-NETH / Lang. Policy
Frequency4 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressVAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Language Policy' aims to explore the complex interplay between language and policy, with a focus on how language policies affect education, identity, and social justice. The journal serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research that examines language policy from various cultural, political, and social contexts.
  1. Language Education Policy:
    Focuses on the development, implementation, and outcomes of language education policies, particularly in multilingual and multicultural settings.
  2. Language Rights and Advocacy:
    Examines the rights of individuals and communities regarding language use, including advocacy efforts for minority languages and the implications of language policies on social equity.
  3. Political and Ideological Dimensions of Language Policy:
    Analyzes how language policies reflect and shape political ideologies, power dynamics, and social hierarchies within different contexts.
  4. Language and Identity:
    Investigates the relationship between language use and identity formation, particularly in contexts of migration, diaspora, and cultural integration.
  5. Critical Language Policy Studies:
    Employs critical frameworks to interrogate language policies, focusing on issues of race, class, and power in language planning and practice.
  6. Language Revitalization and Preservation:
    Explores initiatives aimed at revitalizing endangered languages, including community-based efforts and educational programs.
  7. Impact of Globalization on Language Policy:
    Considers how globalization influences language policies and practices, particularly in relation to English as a global language.
Recent publications in 'Language Policy' indicate a dynamic evolution of research themes, reflecting contemporary societal challenges and the increasing complexity of language issues in a globalized world. The following emerging themes have gained traction in recent years.
  1. Raciolinguistic Perspectives:
    An emerging focus on raciolinguistic ideologies highlights the intersection of race and language in policy discussions, emphasizing how language use is intertwined with racial identity and power.
  2. Community-Based Language Policies:
    There is a growing interest in grassroots language policy initiatives that empower local communities, particularly in the context of language revitalization and cultural preservation.
  3. Language Policy in Conflict Zones:
    Research addressing language policy in contexts of conflict and social unrest is gaining prominence, reflecting the need to understand how language can be both a tool for reconciliation and a source of division.
  4. Transnational Language Practices:
    Studies exploring language practices among transnational communities are on the rise, highlighting the complexities of language use in global migration and diaspora contexts.
  5. Digital Communication and Language Policy:
    The impact of digital communication on language use and policy is increasingly recognized, as researchers examine how technology influences language practices and policy implementation.
  6. Language Policy and Social Justice:
    A heightened focus on the implications of language policy for social justice and equity, particularly in relation to marginalized communities and minority languages, is evident in recent publications.

Declining or Waning

While the journal has consistently explored various themes, some areas of focus have seen a decline in prominence in recent years. This shift may reflect changing societal priorities, evolving research interests, or the maturation of certain discussions within the field.
  1. Traditional Bilingual Education Models:
    Research related to conventional bilingual education models has decreased, possibly as new frameworks and approaches to multilingual education gain traction.
  2. Monolingual Language Policies:
    There has been a noticeable decline in studies focusing solely on monolingual language policies, as discussions increasingly shift towards multilingual and inclusive approaches.
  3. Language Testing and Assessment:
    Research on standardized language testing and assessment practices has waned, suggesting a shift towards more holistic and formative approaches to language evaluation.
  4. Language Policy in Post-Colonial Contexts:
    While still relevant, the focus on language policy specifically in post-colonial contexts has diminished, potentially due to a broader emphasis on transnational and global language issues.
  5. Language Policy in Higher Education:
    Although still important, the specific scrutiny of language policy within higher education settings appears less frequent, as broader educational policy themes take precedence.

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