Focus and Scope
Contemporary English Teaching and Linguistics is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarship in English language education and linguistics. The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers, educators, and policymakers who seek to explore the dynamic intersections of theory, practice, and innovation in the 21st century. It welcomes contributions that are conceptually rigorous, empirically grounded, and pedagogically relevant, with the overarching aim of enriching scholarly understanding and improving professional practice in diverse cultural and educational contexts.
English Language Teaching
The journal publishes research that critically examines contemporary approaches, methods, and innovations in English teaching and learning, including but not limited to:
- Communicative competence and learner-centered pedagogy
- Intercultural competence and global citizenship education
- English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Curriculum and syllabus design in ELT
- Assessment and evaluation in language learning
- Critical pedagogy and education for social justice
- Technology-enhanced learning (e.g., mobile-assisted language learning, artificial intelligence, digital and multimodal platforms)
- Teacher education, professional development, and reflective practice
- Higher-order thinking skills and creativity in language learning
Linguistics
The journal also welcomes scholarly works in the broad field of linguistics, particularly those that intersect with English teaching and learning. Areas of inquiry include:
- Applied linguistics and second language acquisition
- Sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics
- World Englishes and English as a lingua franca
- Language variation, change, and translanguaging practices
- Multilingualism, identity, and intercultural communication
- Discourse analysis, pragmatics, and stylistics
- Language ideology, power, and policy
- Cognitive, functional, and critical perspectives on language
- Language in digital, globalized, and migration contexts
Contribution and Relevance
By integrating research in English teaching and linguistics, the journal seeks to:
- Promote inclusive, adaptive, and contextually responsive frameworks for English language education.
- Encourage interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives on linguistic and pedagogical issues.
- Provide a space for empirical studies, theoretical explorations, and innovative practices that address global and local challenges in language education.
- Contribute to the advancement of knowledge that is relevant to both academic inquiry and real-world educational settings.
