Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Philologia
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking Knowledge: Open Access to Philological Excellence
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Literary Studies:
The journal publishes works that explore literature through various lenses, including historical, cultural, and philosophical perspectives, facilitating a deeper understanding of literary texts within their socio-historical contexts. - Linguistic Analysis and Discourse Studies:
Research on language structure, use, and evolution is a core focus, with particular attention to discourse analysis, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics, reflecting the journal's commitment to advancing linguistic scholarship. - Cultural Representation and Identity:
Papers often examine how literature and language reflect and shape cultural identities, particularly in post-communist contexts, highlighting themes of marginality, hybridization, and cultural memory. - Translation Studies:
The journal encourages exploration of translation practices, theories, and the impact of translation on cultural exchange, particularly between Romance and other languages, showcasing the complexities of linguistic mediation. - Thematic Studies in Contemporary Literature:
Contemporary literary themes, including postmodernism, gender studies, and environmental literature, are frequently addressed, offering insights into current literary trends and their implications.
Trending and Emerging
- Posthumanism and Animal Studies:
Recent publications increasingly explore posthumanism and the representation of non-human entities in literature, reflecting growing academic interest in the ethics of representation and the role of animals in cultural narratives. - Digital Humanities and Online Discourse:
With the rise of digital communication, there is an emerging focus on online discourse analysis, particularly in the context of social media and its influence on language and identity formation. - Health and Crisis Literature:
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a surge in research addressing health-related themes in literature, including metaphors of illness and the socio-cultural implications of crises, indicating a timely relevance in contemporary studies. - Cultural Hybridization:
Papers examining cultural hybridization, especially in post-communist contexts, are gaining traction, highlighting the complexities of identity formation in multicultural environments. - Ecocriticism and Environmental Narratives:
An increasing number of studies focus on ecocritical perspectives, exploring how literature addresses environmental issues and ecological concerns, reflecting a broader societal engagement with sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Classical Literary Studies:
There has been a noticeable decrease in papers focused solely on classical literature, indicating a shift towards more contemporary themes and modern literary analysis. - Monolingual Linguistic Studies:
Research that focuses exclusively on single languages, without comparative or cross-linguistic perspectives, is becoming less prevalent, as the journal increasingly embraces multilingual and intercultural approaches. - Traditional Historical Narratives:
Studies that adhere strictly to historical narratives without engaging with contemporary theoretical frameworks or interdisciplinary methods are less frequently published, reflecting a broader trend towards innovative and critical approaches. - Formalist Literary Criticism:
There is a waning interest in purely formalist critiques that isolate texts from their historical and cultural contexts, as the journal favors analyses that incorporate socio-political dimensions.
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