Turkic Languages

Scope & Guideline

Advancing Knowledge of Turkic Language Dynamics

Introduction

Welcome to your portal for understanding Turkic Languages, featuring guidelines for its aims and scope. Our guidelines cover trending and emerging topics, identifying the forefront of research. Additionally, we track declining topics, offering insights into areas experiencing reduced scholarly attention. Key highlights include highly cited topics and recently published papers, curated within these guidelines to assist you in navigating influential academic dialogues.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN1431-4983
PublisherHARRASSOWITZ VERLAG
Support Open AccessNo
CountryGermany
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2017 to 2022
AbbreviationTURK LANG / Turk. Lang.
Frequency2 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressKREUZBERGER RING 7B-D, WIESBADEN 65174, GERMANY

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Turkic Languages' focuses on the comprehensive study of Turkic languages, encompassing various linguistic aspects, historical contexts, and sociolinguistic dynamics. Its primary aim is to contribute to the understanding and documentation of Turkic languages and cultures through rigorous academic research.
  1. Historical Linguistics and Etymology:
    Explores the historical development of Turkic languages and their etymological roots, often through the study of ancient inscriptions and historical texts.
  2. Sociolinguistics and Language Contact:
    Investigates the impact of sociolinguistic factors on Turkic languages, including language contact phenomena, minority language issues, and the dynamics of Turkic-speaking communities.
  3. Linguistic Description and Documentation:
    Focuses on the description of various Turkic languages, including phonetic, morphological, and syntactic aspects, often with an emphasis on lesser-studied dialects and languages.
  4. Comparative Linguistics:
    Conducts comparative studies among Turkic languages to identify similarities and differences, contributing to a broader understanding of Turkic language classification.
  5. Corpus Linguistics and Language Usage:
    Utilizes corpus linguistics methodologies to analyze language usage patterns in contemporary media, literature, and spoken discourse, enhancing the understanding of Turkic languages in modern contexts.
Recent publications in 'Turkic Languages' have highlighted several emerging themes reflecting contemporary linguistic trends and societal changes. This section identifies these trending topics that are gaining prominence within the journal.
  1. Language and Identity:
    Increasing exploration of how language relates to identity among Turkic-speaking communities, particularly in the context of migration and globalization.
  2. Digital Humanities and Linguistics:
    Emergence of studies that apply digital tools and methodologies to linguistics, such as corpus linguistics, which analyze language in new and innovative ways.
  3. Language Contact and Change:
    A growing emphasis on the effects of language contact on Turkic languages, particularly in multilingual contexts where Turkic languages interact with other language families.
  4. Educational Linguistics:
    Rising interest in the teaching and learning of Turkic languages as second languages, particularly in diaspora communities, indicates a shift towards applied linguistics.
  5. Phonetic and Phonological Studies:
    Increased focus on phonetic and phonological aspects of various Turkic languages, including dialectal variations and their implications for broader linguistic theory.

Declining or Waning

As the journal evolves, certain themes appear to be receiving less attention in recent publications. This section outlines areas that may be waning in prominence within the journal's focus.
  1. Traditional Dialect Studies:
    While dialect studies remain relevant, there has been a noticeable shift away from extensive traditional dialect analyses towards more contemporary linguistic issues and methodologies.
  2. Purely Theoretical Linguistics:
    The focus on theoretical frameworks without empirical data has diminished, as there is a growing trend towards research that combines theory with practical linguistic data and real-world applications.
  3. Historical Textual Analysis:
    Although historical linguistics is still a key area, the frequency of studies solely dedicated to the analysis of historical texts has lessened, reflecting a broader interest in contemporary language use and sociolinguistic factors.

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