PORTUGUESE STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling the Richness of Portuguese History
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Literary Analysis:
The journal emphasizes literary studies that engage with diverse genres, authors, and historical contexts, particularly within Portuguese and Brazilian literature. - Cultural and Historical Contextualization:
It focuses on the cultural and historical narratives that shape Portuguese-speaking societies, exploring themes such as colonialism, postcolonialism, and identity. - Diversity and Intersectionality:
The journal highlights the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality in literature and arts, promoting the voices of marginalized communities within Lusophone cultures. - Global Lusophone Studies:
The journal explores the transnational dimensions of Lusophone studies, examining the interconnectedness of Portuguese-speaking cultures across the globe. - Ecological and Socio-political Themes:
Recent publications have increasingly addressed ecological issues and socio-political themes, reflecting on the role of literature in addressing contemporary challenges.
Trending and Emerging
- Critical Fabulation and Intersectionality:
There is an increasing trend towards critical fabulation, particularly in relation to marginalized voices, reflecting a broader interest in intersectionality within literature. - Ecological and Environmental Narratives:
Emerging themes include ecological thinking and environmental narratives, suggesting a growing concern for sustainability and the representation of ecological crises in Lusophone literature. - Queer Studies and LGBTQ+ Representation:
Recent publications have highlighted queer studies and LGBTQ+ representation, indicating a shift towards more inclusive discussions of sexuality in Lusophone literary contexts. - Transnational and Diasporic Studies:
There is a noticeable increase in transnational studies that examine diasporic experiences and the global interconnectedness of Portuguese-speaking communities. - Postcolonial Critique:
The journal is increasingly focused on postcolonial critiques, exploring the legacies of colonialism and the complexities of identity within contemporary Lusophone societies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Canonical Literature:
There seems to be a waning interest in traditional canonical texts without critical reexamination, as newer contributions focus on contemporary works and underrepresented voices. - Purely Historical Narratives:
There is less emphasis on purely historical narratives that do not connect with current socio-cultural discussions, indicating a shift towards literature that engages more actively with contemporary issues. - Homogeneity in Literary Themes:
Themes that previously dominated discussions, such as purely romantic or nostalgic portrayals of Lusophone culture, are being overshadowed by more complex and critical narratives.
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