Call for Papers – Journal of Language
About the Journal
The Journal of Language, founded in 2025 and hosted by Journal of Language, is an academic journal focusing on foreign language teaching, linguistics, and interdisciplinary research. Emphasizing theoretical innovation and practical application, the journal aims to establish a global platform for academic exchange. All accepted articles will be assigned a Crossref DOI and submitted for indexing in key databases, including Google Scholar, CNKI, and other major scholarly platforms. The journal aspires to make a significant impact in the fields of linguistics and foreign language education.
Call for Papers – Areas of Interest
We welcome original research contributions in the following areas:
• Foreign Language Teaching Theory and Practice:
• Second language acquisition, pedagogical innovations, curriculum design, and textbook development.
• Applied Linguistics:
Language policy, language assessment, language technology, corpus linguistics, etc.
• Translation Studies:
Translation theory, intercultural translation, classical text translation, machine translation, etc.
• Linguistic Studies:
Theoretical Linguistics: Syntax, semantics, pragmatics, morphology.
Applied Linguistics: Second language acquisition, language testing, language policy, language technology (e.g., NLP).
Sociolinguistics: Language variation, multilingualism, language and gender/identity studies.
Cognitive Linguistics: Metaphor theory, psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics.
Interdisciplinary Studies: Language and artificial intelligence, language and cognitive science, language and big data analysis.
• Literary Studies:
Comparative Literature: Transnational literary relations, world literature theory, translated literature.
Literary Criticism: Contemporary literary trends, feminist literature, postcolonial literature.
Literature and Culture: Sociology of literature, cultural semiotics, literature and media studies.
Classical and Contemporary Texts: Literature in translation, reinterpretation of foreign literary classics.
• Digital Humanities: Literary big data analysis, AI-assisted literary creation, electronic literature.
• Intercultural Communication
• Innovations in Language Technology
Manuscript Guidelines
• Language & Length: Manuscripts should be in English, with a recommended word count of about 5,000–1,000 words (exceptions may be made for invited submissions).
• Formatting: Submissions should follow the latest journal style guide (available on the website) and include:
• Abstract (within 300 words)
• Keywords (3–6)
• Main text
• References
• Originality Statement: Submissions must be unpublished, following APA format, and plagiarism or simultaneous submissions are strictly prohibited.
Submission Process
• Online Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted via email. Please provide both an anonymized version and an author-identified version in Word format.
• Review Timeline: The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, with a review period of 1–3 months. If no response is received within this timeframe, authors may submit their work elsewhere.
• Publication & Distribution: Accepted papers will be published in the journal and its affiliated platforms. Authors will receive a complimentary print copy.
Special Features & Support
• Featured Sections: The journal includes special columns such as Knowledge Translation Studies, Textbook Theory and Practice, and Language Intelligence, showcasing cutting-edge research.
• Academic Services: Subscribers to the journal will gain access to exclusive benefits, including invitations to academic conferences, training programs, and research updates.
Contact Information
• Editorial Office Email: journaloflanguage@gmail.com
We warmly welcome submissions from scholars worldwide and look forward to advancing innovation in foreign language education and linguistic research together!