| Post date: 2020/07/12 |
Launched in 2021 by close cooperation of Gonbad Kavous University and the Linguistics Society of Iran, the Journal of Critical Applied Linguistics Studies (JCALS) is an open-access, interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed international semiannual journal, published both electronically and in print. It brings together ideas from linguistics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, literature, education, and languages into a unique area focused on the learning and teaching of second languages from a critical turn. The JCALS publishes research into language with relevance to real-life issues, covering the latest developments in broad areas. The journal is to act as a circle to make marriages between scholarly discourses, theories, and research methods from a wide range of linguistic and other relevant areas of study. The JCALS welcomes contributions, which critically reflect on current, cutting-edge theory and practice in applied linguistics issues locally and globally. Specifically, it addresses language teaching/learning, second language acquisition, and the education profession in the journal's sphere of activity but not exclusively so, with an active engagement of the journal from a variety of other professional domains such as literature, interpreting and translating studies, where applied linguists is of major contributions to make. Faculty and student interests in this circle thus consist of critical current issues in second language acquisition and pedagogy; L2 assessment; L2 interaction, discourse, and pragmatics; language and literacy pedagogy, literacy assessment and evaluation, L2 policy; bi/multilingualism matters, semiotics in language education, multimodality in language education, sociolinguistics issues in language education, literary criticism, literature and its educational issues among others.
The Journal of Critical Applied Linguistics Studies (JCALS) is a scholarly platform dedicated to exploring the intricate relationships between language, society, and education through a critical lens. Established to address the evolving challenges in the field of applied linguistics, the JCALS seeks to provide a forum for researchers, educators, and practitioners to engage with contemporary issues that impact language use and learning. The JCALS aims to promote critical inquiry into language practices, encouraging contributions that challenge traditional paradigms and explore the socio-political dimensions of language. The journal is committed to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, drawing from various theoretical frameworks and methodologies to enrich the discourse surrounding applied linguistics. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Language Education: Investigating pedagogical practices and their implications for learners in diverse contexts.
- Sociolinguistics: Examining how language interacts with social structures, identities, and power dynamics.
- Critical Discourse Analysis: Analyzing texts and communication practices to uncover underlying ideologies.
- Language Policy: Exploring the implications of language policies on educational systems and communities.
By focusing on these areas, the JCALS contributes significantly to the understanding of how language functions in real-world contexts, advocating for approaches that prioritize social justice and equity in language education.
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