World Englishes
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Nuances of English as a Global Lingua Franca
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sociolinguistic Variation:
The journal investigates the sociolinguistic factors that contribute to the variation in Englishes worldwide, including aspects such as identity, culture, and social networks. - Language and Identity:
A core focus is on how different English varieties shape and reflect the identities of their speakers, particularly in post-colonial contexts and among diasporic communities. - Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies:
The journal employs both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to analyze language use, including statistical analyses, corpus linguistics, and ethnographic studies. - Cultural Linguistics:
It emphasizes the intersection of language and culture, exploring how cultural conceptualizations influence language use and variation in different English contexts. - Educational Implications:
The journal also addresses the implications of English language variation for education, particularly in terms of English-medium instruction and language policy in diverse educational settings.
Trending and Emerging
- Emerging Englishes in Asia:
There is a growing emphasis on the study of English varieties in Asian contexts, particularly focusing on English-medium instruction in higher education and the interplay between English and local languages. - Translanguaging and Multilingualism:
Research on translanguaging practices and multilingualism is on the rise, highlighting how speakers navigate multiple languages in their daily interactions and the implications for language identity. - Digital Communication and Social Media:
The influence of digital communication and social media on language use is increasingly explored, with studies examining how online interactions shape linguistic practices in various Englishes. - Cultural Conceptualizations:
There is a burgeoning interest in cultural conceptualizations and their impact on language use, particularly in how metaphors and cultural references manifest in different English varieties. - Sociopolitical Contexts:
Research is increasingly considering the sociopolitical contexts influencing English language use, particularly in relation to issues of power, identity, and resistance in post-colonial settings.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Normative Approaches:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that focus solely on traditional normative approaches to English, which emphasize standardization and native-speaker norms. The shift towards recognizing the legitimacy of non-standard varieties is evident. - Narrow Geographic Focus:
Research with a narrow geographic focus, particularly studies that concentrate exclusively on one specific variety of English without considering broader comparative contexts, is becoming less common. - Historical Linguistic Studies:
The journal has seen fewer publications that focus on historical linguistics of English varieties, as contemporary sociolinguistic issues and the dynamics of language change take precedence.
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