LINGUISTIQUE
Scope & Guideline
Nurturing a Community of Language Scholars
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Syntax and Structure:
The journal features extensive research on syntactic structures across different languages, focusing on aspects such as subordinate clauses, constructions, and grammaticalization processes. - Sociolinguistics and Language Policy:
Research often encompasses the interaction between language and society, including language policies, linguistic minorities, and the impact of social factors on language use. - Cross-Linguistic Studies:
A significant focus is placed on comparative studies of languages, exploring similarities and differences in grammatical structures, vocabulary, and usage. - Discourse Analysis:
The journal publishes studies that analyze language in context, including the examination of dialogism, discourse markers, and multimodality in communication. - Historical and Cultural Linguistics:
Research that investigates the evolution of languages, etymology, and the relationship between language and culture is also a core area of interest.
Trending and Emerging
- Language and Technology:
Recent studies have increasingly explored the intersection of language and technology, including the impact of social media on language use and the role of digital communication in shaping linguistic practices. - Modal and Aspectual Studies:
There is a growing interest in examining modality and aspect across various languages, particularly in relation to how these concepts are expressed and understood in different cultural contexts. - Emoticons and Digital Communication:
Research focusing on the linguistic characteristics of digital communication, such as the use of emoticons in Chinese and other languages, reflects an emerging interest in how language evolves in digital spaces. - Language and Identity:
Emerging themes surrounding the relationship between language and identity, including studies on gendered language and minority languages, are becoming more prominent, emphasizing the social dimensions of language. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
There is a noticeable trend towards interdisciplinary research that integrates insights from anthropology, sociology, and semiotics into linguistic studies, broadening the scope of linguistic inquiry.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Linguistics:
There has been a noticeable decrease in the number of papers focusing solely on historical linguistics and etymology, suggesting a shift toward more contemporary linguistic issues. - Lexicography:
While lexicographical studies were once a prominent theme, recent publications indicate a waning interest, with fewer papers addressing dictionary practices and lexical analysis. - Traditional Grammar Studies:
Research centered on traditional grammar frameworks appears to be less frequent, possibly indicating a shift towards more innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to linguistic analysis.
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