Quaderns de Filologia-Estudis Literaris
Scope & Guideline
Unveiling New Dimensions in Linguistics and Literary Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Creative Writing and Education:
The journal emphasizes the importance of creative writing as a pedagogical tool in higher education, exploring various approaches to integrate it into curricula to enhance student engagement and self-expression. - Cultural and Literary Studies:
It covers a broad spectrum of cultural and literary topics, examining contemporary and historical texts through diverse critical lenses, including gender studies, identity, and social issues. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary methodologies, blending literary analysis with insights from other fields such as psychology, sociology, and cultural studies to enrich the understanding of literature. - Identity and Representation:
There is a consistent focus on themes of identity, particularly in relation to gender, body, and cultural narratives, exploring how these themes are represented in literature. - Literature as Resistance:
The journal investigates the role of literature as a form of resistance and critique, particularly in the context of sociopolitical issues, providing a platform for discussions around literature's impact on society.
Trending and Emerging
- Creative and Pedagogical Innovations:
There is a marked increase in research focusing on innovative pedagogical methods, particularly in relation to creative writing and its application in higher education settings. - Culinary and Body Politics in Literature:
Emerging themes include the exploration of culinary discourse and body politics, particularly in relation to gender and identity, reflecting contemporary societal issues regarding food and body image. - Literature and Identity Formation:
Recent publications highlight the relationship between literature and identity formation, especially concerning marginalized voices and experiences, indicating a growing interest in representation and diversity. - Interdisciplinary Literary Analysis:
A trend towards interdisciplinary approaches is evident, where literary studies intersect with psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, providing richer analyses of texts and their contexts. - Literature as a Tool for Social Change:
There is an increasing focus on literature as a means of resistance and a catalyst for social change, examining how literary forms can challenge and critique societal norms.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Criticism:
There appears to be a decline in interest in traditional literary criticism that focuses solely on canonical texts without considering contemporary issues or pedagogical implications. - Historical Political Literature:
While the journal has published on historical political themes, there is a noticeable reduction in papers focusing exclusively on historical political literature without connecting it to current sociocultural contexts. - Narrow Gender Studies:
The focus on narrowly defined gender studies, particularly those that do not engage with intersectionality or broader cultural contexts, seems to be diminishing in favor of more inclusive and diverse approaches. - Static Literary Form Analysis:
There has been a waning interest in analyses that strictly adhere to formalist approaches, moving instead towards more dynamic interpretations that consider context, reader response, and creative practices. - Conventional Textual Analysis:
The journal is shifting away from conventional textual analysis that lacks innovative perspectives, favoring research that incorporates creative and productive methodologies.
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