Moenia-Revista Lucense de Linguistica & Literatura
Scope & Guideline
Cultivating a Platform for Transformative Academic Discourse
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Literary Analysis and Critique:
The journal publishes critical appraisals of literary works, exploring themes such as characterization, narrative techniques, and authorial intent, often through the lens of historical and cultural contexts. - Intermediality and Representation:
There is a consistent focus on the interplay between different media forms in literature, including visual arts and performance, examining how these interactions influence literary expression and understanding. - Linguistic Studies:
Research articles explore various aspects of linguistics, such as diachronic studies, syntactic and semantic analysis, and the evolution of language within specific cultural and historical frameworks. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
The journal emphasizes the importance of cultural history in understanding literature and language, highlighting the socio-political influences on literary movements and linguistic developments. - Portraiture and Identity in Literature:
A significant theme involves the study of portraits and self-portraits in literature, examining how identity is constructed and represented through literary forms.
Trending and Emerging
- Interdisciplinary Approaches:
There is a notable trend towards interdisciplinary studies that combine literature with visual arts, media studies, and cultural history, reflecting an increased interest in how different forms of expression intersect. - Identity and Representation:
An emerging theme is the exploration of identity, including self-representation and cultural identity in literary works, particularly in the context of global and local narratives. - Contemporary Literary Criticism:
Recent publications indicate a shift towards contemporary literary criticism, examining modern authors and their works in light of current social issues, reflecting the journal's responsiveness to contemporary discourse. - Sociolinguistics and Language Variation:
There is an increasing focus on sociolinguistic studies that analyze language use in various social contexts, highlighting issues of identity, power, and community within linguistic practices. - Digital Humanities:
The integration of digital tools and methodologies in literary and linguistic research is emerging as a significant trend, showcasing innovative approaches to text analysis and interpretation.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Linguistic Theories:
There seems to be a waning interest in discussing classical linguistic theories, as newer and more dynamic approaches to language analysis gain traction, reflecting contemporary linguistic trends. - Historical Linguistics:
Research concerning purely historical linguistics, particularly diachronic studies unrelated to contemporary applications or relevance, appears to be less frequent, suggesting a shift towards more applied linguistic studies. - Narrowly Defined Literary Genres:
The investigation of specific literary genres in isolation is declining, as scholars increasingly prefer interdisciplinary and cross-genre studies that reflect the complexities of modern literature.
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