Aims & Scope

Aims

International Journal of Linguasphere (LINGUASPHERE) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA), Indonesia.

The journal aims to advance interdisciplinary scholarship in language, literature, and education by providing an academic platform for the dissemination of original research, critical scholarly inquiry, and theoretical and methodological developments.

LINGUASPHERE encourages scholarly contributions that deepen understanding of linguistic and literary phenomena, strengthen the connections between theory and practice, and address contemporary issues in language, literature, and education across diverse cultural and educational contexts.

The journal also seeks to facilitate international academic dialogue and scholarly exchange among researchers, academics, educators, and practitioners.

Scope

LINGUASPHERE welcomes scholarly contributions in the following areas:

1. Educational Linguistics

Research examining relationships between language and education, including language development, literacy, multilingual education, linguistic diversity in educational settings, and language-related educational practices.

2. Literature Education

Studies addressing the teaching and learning of literature, literary appreciation, literary literacy, pedagogical approaches to literary texts, and the role of literature in educational contexts.

3. Applied Linguistics

Theoretical and empirical investigations into language-related issues in real-world contexts, including second and foreign language learning, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, pragmatics, and language assessment.

4. Discourse Analysis

Research investigating the organization, interpretation, and social functions of spoken, written, and digital discourse, including critical discourse analysis, multimodal discourse, and discourse in institutional, educational, and sociocultural settings.

5. Language Policy and Planning

Studies examining language policy, language planning, language management, linguistic rights, language maintenance, and the implementation and implications of language policies in multilingual societies.

6. Language Teaching

Research on language teaching methodologies, instructional practices, curriculum development, teaching materials, educational technologies, and assessment in first, second, and foreign language education.

7. Comparative Literature

Studies exploring literary works across languages, cultures, historical periods, and literary traditions, including comparative literary interpretation, cross-cultural literary relationships, and interdisciplinary approaches to literature.

Types of Contributions

LINGUASPHERE accepts the following types of scholarly manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles: Empirical or theoretical studies presenting original findings and contributions to the journal's areas of interest.

  • Literature Reviews: Critical and systematic examinations of relevant scholarship that identify significant developments, research gaps, or directions for future inquiry.

  • Short Scholarly Communications: Concise academic contributions presenting focused findings, emerging research insights, or scholarly discussions relevant to the journal's scope.

All manuscripts must be written in English and demonstrate academic rigor, originality, and a clear contribution to the relevant field of scholarship.

Submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.