REVELL-Revista de Estudos Literarios da UEMS
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Scholarly Dialogue in Literary Studies
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Literary Analysis:
The journal emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating perspectives from sociology, history, cultural studies, and gender studies to enrich the understanding of literary texts. - Focus on Marginalized Voices:
A significant aim is to highlight literature that represents marginalized voices, including discussions around subalternity, gender, race, and social exclusion, thereby promoting inclusivity and diversity in literary criticism. - Exploration of Autobiographical and Autofictional Narratives:
The journal frequently publishes works that delve into autobiographical and autofictional narratives, examining how personal histories intersect with broader cultural and social narratives. - Cultural and Historical Contextualization:
There is a strong emphasis on situating literary works within their specific cultural and historical contexts, fostering a deeper understanding of texts through the lens of their time and place. - Critical Engagement with Contemporary Issues:
REVELL encourages critical discussions that engage with contemporary societal issues, reflecting on how literature responds to and critiques current events and cultural phenomena.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectionality in Literature:
There is a growing emphasis on intersectionality, exploring how various identities (race, gender, sexuality) intersect within literary texts, thereby offering a more nuanced understanding of character and narrative. - Engagement with Digital and Multimedia Literacies:
Emerging themes include the exploration of digital literacies and how contemporary literature interacts with digital media, reflecting the impact of technology on reading practices and textual production. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Perspectives:
An increasing number of articles examine literature through postcolonial and decolonial lenses, addressing themes of coloniality, identity, and resistance within the literary landscape. - Critical Race Theory in Literature:
The application of critical race theory to literary analysis is trending, with a focus on how race and racism are represented and interrogated in various literary genres. - Narratives of Trauma and Memory:
There is a notable increase in the exploration of trauma narratives and collective memory in literature, particularly in relation to historical injustices and their representation in contemporary texts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Canon:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focusing on canonical literary texts and authors, suggesting a move away from traditional literary studies towards more contemporary and diverse literary expressions. - Formalism and Pure Aesthetic Critique:
Research that emphasizes formalist approaches or purely aesthetic critiques of literature has diminished, reflecting a broader trend towards socio-political and cultural analyses that consider the implications of literature beyond its textual qualities. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
Themes rooted in Eurocentric literary traditions are becoming less frequent, as the journal increasingly prioritizes global and non-Western literary voices, thus broadening the scope of literary studies. - Abstract Theoretical Discussions:
There is a decline in purely theoretical discussions that do not engage with specific texts or contexts, as the journal's focus shifts towards more applied literary analysis that connects theory with tangible literary examples.
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