Linguae &-Rivista di Lingue e Culture Moderne
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Scholarly Dialogue Across Modern Linguistics
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Translation Studies:
The journal places a strong emphasis on translation as a critical practice that influences cultural exchange and globalization. It explores various aspects of translation, including gender perspectives, literary translation, and its role in shaping global narratives. - Cultural Identity and Belonging:
A significant focus is placed on the exploration of cultural identities and the dynamics of belonging. The journal addresses how literature reflects and constructs identities, particularly in postcolonial and migratory contexts. - Literary Analysis and Interpretation:
The journal encourages deep literary analysis, often connecting texts to broader social themes. It seeks to uncover the layers of meaning within literary works, examining how they engage with contemporary issues such as race, gender, and ecological concerns. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
By integrating methodologies from linguistics, cultural studies, and literary theory, the journal fosters a multidisciplinary perspective that enriches the understanding of language and culture. - Global Citizenship and Education:
The journal advocates for language education as a tool for promoting global citizenship. It explores new pedagogical approaches and the role of language in fostering awareness and responsibility towards global issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Ecocriticism and Environmental Narratives:
There is a growing interest in ecocriticism, with publications exploring the intersections of literature and sustainability. This trend reflects a broader societal concern for environmental issues and the role of literature in addressing them. - Postcolonial and Diasporic Studies:
Recent themes indicate a robust engagement with postcolonial studies, particularly narratives that explore migration and identity in a globalized world. This focus underscores the importance of understanding cultural dynamics in contemporary contexts. - Gender and Feminist Theories:
The journal is increasingly publishing works that interrogate gender and feminist theories, particularly in relation to literature. This trend reflects a commitment to exploring complex gender dynamics and their representation in modern texts. - Digital Humanities and New Media:
Emerging interest in the impact of digital media on literature and language is evident, suggesting a trend towards examining how technology influences cultural production and reception. - Social Justice and Activism in Literature:
There is a rising emphasis on literature as a form of activism, with scholars analyzing how literary works engage with social justice issues, reflecting a contemporary urgency for equity and representation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Canon:
There seems to be a waning focus on traditional literary canons, with fewer papers engaging directly with classic texts or authors without connecting them to contemporary themes or issues. - Historical Linguistics:
Research centered around historical linguistics and the evolution of language appears to be less frequently represented, suggesting a move away from diachronic studies in favor of more topical, contemporary analyses. - Purely Theoretical Linguistics:
Theoretical linguistics, particularly in its more abstract forms, is receiving less attention, as the journal's recent publications lean more towards applied linguistics and contextualized studies. - Local Cultural Narratives:
There is a noticeable decline in the exploration of localized cultural narratives, particularly those not connected to broader global themes or movements, indicating a shift towards more universal topics. - Static Gender Roles in Literature:
Analysis of static gender roles in literature is becoming less prominent, with the journal increasingly focusing on dynamic and intersectional approaches to gender and identity.
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