Symploke
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Voices in Interdisciplinary Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Literary Criticism:
The journal focuses on literary criticism that intersects with various disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, and cultural studies, providing a platform for innovative and diverse perspectives. - Cultural and Political Analysis:
Symploke engages with contemporary cultural and political issues, analyzing the socio-political dimensions of literature and art, particularly in the context of capitalism, colonialism, and identity. - Infrastructure and Ecology:
The journal has a consistent focus on the themes of infrastructure and ecology, examining how these concepts relate to literary and artistic expressions in the Anthropocene. - Theoretical Explorations:
Through a range of theoretical frameworks, including postcolonial theory, psychoanalysis, and feminist critique, Symploke seeks to challenge and expand traditional literary studies. - Interviews and Dialogues:
The journal frequently features interviews with prominent scholars and practitioners, fostering dialogue around critical issues in literature, theory, and the arts.
Trending and Emerging
- Ecocriticism and Blue Humanities:
There is a growing emphasis on ecocriticism and blue humanities, highlighting the relationship between literature and environmental issues, particularly in the context of oceans and climate change. - Labor and Economic Critique:
Recent works increasingly explore themes of labor, economic anxiety, and the politics of work, particularly in relation to the ongoing effects of the pandemic and neoliberal capitalism. - Digital and Technological Critique:
The journal has begun to explore the implications of digital infrastructure and technology on literature and society, addressing topics such as data, surveillance, and the impact of the digital age on human experience. - Affect and Emotional Politics:
Emerging discussions around affect theory and emotional politics reflect a trend towards understanding how emotions shape political and cultural landscapes, particularly in the context of identity and resistance. - Decolonial and Postcolonial Perspectives:
There is a notable increase in the exploration of decolonial and postcolonial perspectives, examining the legacies of colonialism in contemporary literature and cultural practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Canon:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers centered on the traditional literary canon, as the journal increasingly embraces postcanonical and marginalized voices. - Purely Historical Criticism:
The emphasis on historical criticism that lacks contemporary relevance appears to be waning, as the journal shifts towards more dynamic and interdisciplinary approaches that connect past texts to current issues. - Static Theoretical Applications:
The use of static theoretical frameworks without adaptation to current cultural contexts is decreasing, reflecting a move towards more fluid and responsive theoretical engagements.
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