Spanish in Context

Scope & Guideline

Navigating the Depths of Spanish Contextual Studies

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Spanish in Context with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN1571-0718
PublisherJOHN BENJAMINS PUBLISHING CO
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2004 to 2024
AbbreviationSPAN CONTEXT / Span. Context
Frequency3 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressPO BOX 36224, 1020 ME AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Spanish in Context' primarily aims to explore the multifaceted aspects of the Spanish language in diverse sociolinguistic contexts. It embraces a range of methodologies to analyze linguistic phenomena, focusing on the interplay between language, culture, and identity.
  1. Sociolinguistic Variation and Change:
    The journal emphasizes the study of sociolinguistic variation, examining how language use changes across different communities and contexts, particularly in relation to regional varieties of Spanish.
  2. Language Contact and Bilingualism:
    Research on language contact phenomena, including code-switching and language mixing, particularly in bilingual contexts, is a core focus, reflecting the complexities of Spanish in multilingual settings.
  3. Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis:
    In-depth studies of discourse markers, politeness strategies, and pragmatic functions of language in various contexts are prevalent, showcasing the journal's interest in the interactional aspects of language use.
  4. Language and Identity:
    The exploration of how language shapes and reflects identities, particularly among youth and marginalized groups, is a recurring theme, highlighting the socio-cultural dimensions of language.
  5. Cognitive and Theoretical Linguistics:
    The journal also addresses cognitive aspects of language use and theoretical frameworks, providing insights into the mental processes underlying language acquisition and usage.
Recent publications in 'Spanish in Context' reveal emerging themes that reflect contemporary issues and interests in Spanish linguistics, showcasing the journal's responsiveness to current sociolinguistic dynamics.
  1. Youth Language and Subcultures:
    There is a growing focus on the language of youth cultures, including the impact of countercultural movements and digital communication on linguistic practices, reflecting the importance of understanding youth identity in linguistic studies.
  2. Digital Communication and Language Change:
    Research exploring the effects of digital media on language use, including code-switching and the emergence of new linguistic forms, is increasingly prominent, highlighting the influence of technology on contemporary Spanish.
  3. Inclusive Language and Gender Issues:
    Emerging discussions around inclusive language practices and the sociopolitical implications of gendered language are gaining traction, indicating a shift towards addressing social justice in language use.
  4. Language and Mental Health:
    The intersection of language and mental health, particularly in medical discourse and its implications for social equity, is an increasingly relevant theme, reflecting broader societal concerns.

Declining or Waning

As the journal evolves, certain themes have shown a decrease in prominence, indicating shifts in research focus or changing interests within the academic community.
  1. Traditional Dialectology:
    While dialectological studies remain important, there has been a noticeable decline in traditional dialectology approaches, with fewer papers focusing solely on historical dialectal variations without sociolinguistic context.
  2. Formal Linguistic Analysis:
    Research that primarily emphasizes formal linguistic structures, such as syntax and morphology, without integrating sociocultural contexts has become less frequent, reflecting a broader trend towards more applied and contextually grounded studies.
  3. Static Language Models:
    There is a waning interest in static models of language that do not account for dynamic changes and variations over time, as researchers increasingly focus on the fluid nature of language in contemporary contexts.

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