ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GERMANISTISCHE LINGUISTIK
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Research in Linguistics Since 1973
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Diachronic Linguistics:
The journal frequently publishes studies examining the historical development of the German language, including morphological changes and the evolution of linguistic structures. - Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis:
There is a consistent focus on the pragmatic aspects of language use, particularly in digital communication and public discourse, exploring how language functions in various contexts. - Language Education and Acquisition:
Research on language teaching methodologies, learner corpora, and the dynamics of second language acquisition is a significant area of interest, reflecting the journal's commitment to educational linguistics. - Digital Communication:
The impact of digital technologies on communication practices is a core theme, with studies analyzing social media discourse, online public spheres, and the linguistic implications of digital interactions. - Gender Linguistics:
The journal addresses contemporary issues in gender linguistics, including the analysis of gender-inclusive language and the societal implications of linguistic choices. - Methodological Innovations:
The journal emphasizes the use of innovative research methodologies, including computational and corpus linguistics, to advance the study of German linguistics.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Publics and Communication:
There is a growing body of work examining how digital platforms shape linguistic practices and public discourse, indicating an increasing interest in the interplay between language and technology. - Health Communication:
Research focusing on health communication, particularly in educational contexts, has emerged as a significant theme, highlighting the role of language in public health discourse. - Intersection of Language and Gender:
The exploration of gender issues in language, including the usage of gender-inclusive forms and the societal implications of linguistic choices, has gained traction in recent publications. - Corpus Linguistics and Data-Driven Research:
The use of corpus linguistics as a methodology for analyzing language data is on the rise, with scholars employing quantitative methods to explore various linguistic phenomena. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Linguistics:
An increasing trend towards interdisciplinary research is evident, with studies integrating insights from fields such as communication studies, sociology, and digital humanities. - Language and Identity:
Emerging research is focusing on the relationship between language and identity, particularly in the context of globalization and multiculturalism.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Syntax Studies:
Research focusing solely on traditional syntactic structures without interdisciplinary approaches has become less frequent, as the field increasingly integrates insights from pragmatics and discourse analysis. - Historical Linguistics in Isolation:
While diachronic studies are still relevant, papers that focus exclusively on historical linguistics without connections to contemporary issues or methodologies have decreased. - Regional Dialect Studies:
Although dialectology remains important, there seems to be a waning interest in regional dialect studies that do not engage with broader sociolinguistic or digital contexts. - Static Grammar Descriptions:
There is a noticeable decline in articles that present static descriptions of grammatical rules, as the journal shifts towards dynamic analyses that consider language in use. - Linguistic Theory without Application:
Papers that discuss linguistic theories without practical application or relevance to current linguistic issues are becoming less common, reflecting a trend towards applied linguistics.
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