Call for Paper
1st Journal Issue
The International Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature is inviting scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit their papers for the upcoming issue. This journal seeks to foster a dynamic exchange between applied linguistics and literary studies, exploring how language and literature shape, influence, and reflect cultural, social, and cognitive dynamics.
- Last Date for Submission: February 15, 2026
- Acceptance Date: February 25, 2025
- Publication Date: March 1, 2025
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Call for Papers: International Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature
Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches to Language and Literature Studies
The International Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature is inviting scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit their papers for the upcoming issue. This journal seeks to foster a dynamic exchange between applied linguistics and literary studies, exploring how language and literature shape, influence, and reflect cultural, social, and cognitive dynamics.
Scope & Themes
We invite papers that bridge the domains of applied linguistics and literature, addressing topics such as, but not limited to:
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Language and Literary Texts
- Discourse analysis in literature: Understanding how language conveys meaning in literary contexts.
- Stylistics and literary linguistics: Linguistic tools for analyzing narrative structures, character dialogue, and stylistic choices.
- Sociolinguistic factors in literature: Examining how dialect, language variation, and register shape literary texts.
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Language Acquisition and Literature
- The use of literature in second language acquisition (SLA) settings.
- Cognitive linguistics and its applications in literary analysis and comprehension.
- Literature as a pedagogical tool for language learning.
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Translation Studies and Literary Discourse
- Translation of literary texts: Theories and challenges of translating literary nuances and cultural contexts.
- The interaction between translation and intertextuality in literary works.
- Translation as a bridge between linguistic communities and literary traditions.
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Pragmatics in Literature
- Speech acts, politeness strategies, and conversational implicature in fictional dialogues.
- Contextual analysis of meaning in literary texts.
- Power dynamics, social roles, and persuasion in literary discourse.
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Literature, Identity, and Society
- The intersection of language, identity, and culture in literary works.
- Exploring language as a tool for social critique: Race, gender, and class in literature.
- Multilingualism and multiculturalism as themes in literature.
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Applied Linguistics Methodologies in Literary Analysis
- Corpus linguistics in literary studies: New approaches to analyzing literary texts quantitatively.
- Computational tools in literary analysis: Stylometry, authorship attribution, and data-driven methodologies.
- Using mixed-methods approaches to explore language in literature.
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Multimodal Literacies and Digital Literature
- The intersection of language, literature, and digital media.
- Analyzing digital literature: Language use in online writing communities, blogs, and fanfiction.
- The role of multimedia in storytelling: Graphic novels, hypertext, and interactive literature.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract Submission: Please submit an abstract of 300-500 words outlining the focus, research questions, methodology, and relevance to the journal's theme.
- Full Paper Submission: If your abstract is accepted, please submit the full paper (6,000-8,000 words) by the specified deadlines.
- Language: All submissions must be in English.
- Paper Submission Deadline: February 15, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: February 25, 2025
- Publication Date: March 1, 2025
- Submission Method: Submit papers/abstracts via email to ijoal@normpublishers.com.
- Formatting: Please follow the journal’s formatting guidelines available on the journal website.
Review and Selection Process
All submissions will undergo a peer-review process by experts in the fields of applied linguistics and literary studies. We are looking for original, well-researched papers that contribute to the growing body of knowledge at the intersection of language and literature.
About the Journal
The International Journal of Applied Linguistics and Literature publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the fields of applied linguistics and literary analysis. The journal welcomes a variety of interdisciplinary approaches and encourages scholars from around the world to contribute their insights on the role of language in literature and vice versa.
Contact Information
For additional information or inquiries, please contact us at ijoal@normpublishers.com or visit our website at https://www.normpublishers.com/.