Focus and Scope

Locana: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Education is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research and scholarly discussions on language, literature, and language teaching. The journal aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among linguists, literary scholars, language educators, and researchers interested in communication and cultural studies.

The journal welcomes submissions in the following areas:

Linguistics

  • Theoretical Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis
  • Semantics and Syntax
  • Morphology and Phonology
  • Corpus Linguistics
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Translation and Interpreting Studies

Literature

  • Literary Theory and Criticism
  • Comparative Literature
  • World Literature
  • Postcolonial Literature
  • Cultural and Literary Studies
  • Gender Studies in Literature
  • Digital Literature
  • Folklore and Oral Traditions

Language Education

  • English Language Teaching (ELT)
  • Foreign Language Education
  • Curriculum and Materials Development
  • Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
  • Assessment in Language Education
  • Teacher Professional Development
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Language Policy and Planning
  • Classroom Discourse and Interaction
  • Innovative Practices in Language Learning