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Scope & Guideline
Celebrating the Diversity of Language and Culture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal emphasizes the interconnections between literature and other fields such as history, law, and education, encouraging contributions that reflect on these relationships. - Cultural and Historical Context:
Many articles delve into how literature reflects, shapes, or resists cultural and historical narratives, emphasizing the importance of context in literary analysis. - Decolonial Perspectives:
The journal showcases works that address decolonial themes, particularly in relation to indigenous literature and the training of literary readers, promoting a critical understanding of cultural heritage. - Digital and Marginal Literature:
With a growing interest in digital culture, the journal includes discussions on fan fiction and other forms of literature that exist outside traditional parameters, highlighting their significance. - Inclusive Education and Literature:
There is a consistent focus on the role of literature in education, particularly concerning inclusive practices and the representation of diverse voices in educational contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Decolonial and Indigenous Literature:
There is a notable increase in articles addressing decolonial perspectives and indigenous literature, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of these voices in literary discourse. - Digital Humanities and Literature:
The journal is increasingly publishing works that explore the intersection of digital culture and literature, including discussions on fan fiction and the implications of digital media on literary creation and consumption. - Intertextuality and Dialogism:
Recent issues have highlighted intertextuality and dialogic relationships between texts, indicating a trend towards examining literature through interconnected frameworks. - Social Justice and Education:
Themes surrounding social justice, diversity, and inclusion in educational contexts are gaining traction, emphasizing the role of literature in addressing contemporary societal issues. - Memory and Identity in Literature:
A growing interest in the interplay of memory and identity in literary works reflects broader cultural conversations about heritage, representation, and personal narrative.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Canon:
There appears to be a declining emphasis on the traditional literary canon, with fewer articles dedicated to classic works or authors, as the journal seeks to broaden its scope to include underrepresented voices. - Narrow Historical Analysis:
While historical context remains important, there is less focus on narrow historical analyses without connections to contemporary issues, indicating a shift towards more integrative approaches. - Static Educational Methodologies:
Research on static or traditional educational methodologies in literature has decreased, as the journal increasingly prioritizes innovative and inclusive teaching practices. - Exclusive Literary Genres:
The focus on specific literary genres, particularly those seen as elitist or niche, is waning, with a shift towards more diverse and accessible forms of literature.
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