Focus and Scope
Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (JoLAL) aims to explore and disseminate cutting-edge research in the fields of linguistics and applied linguistics. The journal provides a platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute original articles, reviews, and perspectives that advance knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- Theoretical Linguistics: Contributions focusing on the foundational aspects of language structure, syntax, semantics, phonetics, and phonology.
- Applied Linguistics: Research that applies linguistic theory to real-world contexts such as language teaching, second language acquisition, language policy, language planning, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, and computational linguistics.
- Interdisciplinary Studies: Exploration of intersections between linguistics and other disciplines, including but not limited to psychology, cognitive science, anthropology, education, sociology, neuroscience, and computer science.
- Language and Society: Studies investigating the role of language in society, language variation and change, multilingualism, language maintenance and revitalization, language contact, and the impact of globalization on language.
- Experimental Linguistics: Research utilizing experimental methods to investigate language processing, perception, acquisition, and cognition.
The journal welcomes submissions that employ diverse methodologies and theoretical frameworks, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding language and its applications. Contributions may range from empirical studies and theoretical inquiries to applied research with practical implications for educators, policymakers, and language professionals.
Through rigorous peer review and editorial oversight, the Journal of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics (JoLAL) strives to uphold scholarly excellence and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in linguistics and its application in various contexts worldwide.