Revista Espanola de Linguistica Aplicada
Scope & Guideline
Catalyzing knowledge exchange in linguistics and pedagogy.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Language Studies:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary research, integrating insights from linguistics, education, translation studies, and sociolinguistics to address complex language-related issues. - Corpus-based and Empirical Research:
A significant focus is placed on corpus-based studies, utilizing large datasets to analyze language use, variation, and change across different registers and contexts. - Language Teaching and Learning:
Research addressing language pedagogy, including second language acquisition, teaching methodologies, and learner perceptions, is a core area, reflecting contemporary challenges in language education. - Translation and Interpretation Studies:
The journal publishes work on translation practices and interpretation, exploring theoretical frameworks as well as practical applications in various contexts, including healthcare and education. - Sociolinguistics and Language Variation:
The exploration of sociolinguistic phenomena, including language attitudes, identity construction, and the impact of social factors on language use, is a prominent theme.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Communication and Interaction Analysis:
There is a growing focus on the analysis of digital communication, including how language is used in online contexts, reflecting the impact of technology on language practices. - Metaphor and Discourse Analysis:
Recent studies emphasize metaphorical language and its role in shaping discourse, especially in political and health communication, indicating a trend towards understanding language's influence on perception. - Language and Identity:
Research exploring the intersection of language and identity, particularly in multilingual and multicultural contexts, is increasingly prominent, reflecting contemporary social dynamics. - Linguistic Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL):
An emerging theme is the focus on making language education more accessible through UDL principles, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in language teaching. - Pragmatics and Contextual Language Use:
There is a notable increase in studies examining pragmatics and the role of context in language use, particularly in educational settings and language acquisition.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Linguistic Theory:
Research that strictly adheres to traditional linguistic theories without incorporating modern empirical methods or interdisciplinary perspectives seems to be less frequent. - Static Language Models:
Studies focusing solely on static or prescriptive models of language are declining, as there is a growing preference for dynamic approaches that consider language in use and variation. - General Linguistics:
Papers focusing on broad, theoretical discussions of linguistics without practical application or empirical backing are becoming rarer, reflecting a shift towards more applied research. - Historical Linguistics:
Research in historical linguistics has seen a decrease, possibly due to the increasing emphasis on contemporary language issues and applications in education and technology. - Language and Culture without Empirical Support:
Discussions of language and culture that lack empirical studies or quantitative analysis are becoming less common, as the journal moves towards research grounded in data.
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