Veredas-Revista da Associacao Internacional de Lusitanistas
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking Insights into Communication, Linguistics, and Visual Arts
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Lusophone Literature Analysis:
The journal focuses on the literary contributions from Portuguese-speaking countries, analyzing texts through various critical lenses including post-colonialism, feminism, and cultural studies. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
It provides insights into the socio-historical backgrounds that shape Lusophone literature, exploring themes of identity, memory, and cultural hybridity. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies that incorporate elements from history, linguistics, and other social sciences to enrich the understanding of Lusophone narratives. - Critical Dialogues:
It fosters critical dialogues between authors, texts, and cultural movements, often featuring interviews and discussions that highlight contemporary literary voices. - Focus on Emerging Writers:
The journal also shines a light on new and emerging writers within the Lusophone community, reflecting on their contributions to contemporary literature.
Trending and Emerging
- Post-Colonial Perspectives:
Recent publications increasingly address post-colonial themes, exploring the impact of colonial histories on contemporary identities and narratives in Lusophone literature. - Gender and Sexuality Studies:
There is a growing body of work examining gender and sexuality within Lusophone contexts, particularly focusing on women's voices and LGBTQ+ narratives in literature. - Intertextuality and Adaptation:
Emerging themes include the study of intertextuality and adaptation, analyzing how modern works reinterpret classical texts and cultural narratives. - Environmental Literature:
A notable trend is the exploration of environmental themes within Lusophone literature, reflecting global concerns about climate change and ecological sustainability. - Digital Humanities:
The integration of digital humanities approaches is becoming more frequent, with studies employing digital tools to analyze texts and engage with audiences in new ways.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Literary Forms:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing on traditional literary forms such as the classic novel or poetry, as the journal increasingly emphasizes contemporary and experimental narratives. - Colonial Literature:
Analysis of colonial literature seems to be waning, as scholars shift their focus towards post-colonial narratives and the complexities of identity in modern Lusophone contexts. - Historical Fiction:
The exploration of historical fiction is less prominent, with a move towards contemporary issues and narratives that address current socio-political realities rather than past events. - Static Cultural Studies:
There is a decline in static cultural studies that do not engage with current dynamics of globalization, migration, and cultural exchange, which are becoming more relevant in contemporary discourse.
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