JWLC

The Journal of World Languages and Culture (JWLC) is an international peer-reviewed e-journal launched by the Santhome Institute of Indian and Foreign Languages (SIIFL) at St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, Kerala, India. Scheduled for its inaugural issue in January 2025, JWLC aims to serve as a platform for exploring the multifaceted intersections of language and culture. It encourages interdisciplinary research to foster a global understanding of linguistic diversity, cultural preservation, and innovative pedagogical practices.

About SIIFL

 Established in 2019, the Santhome Institute of Indian and Foreign Languages (SIIFL) has become a prominent hub for teaching and researching Indian and world languages. With over 20 online and offline language courses, SIIFL contributes significantly to studying and disseminating linguistic and cultural knowledge. The launch of JWLC marks a significant step in SIIFL’s mission to extend its reach by promoting global scholarship in language and cultural studies.

Focuses: JWLC focuses on cutting-edge research that delves into:

• The roles, structures, and functions of world languages, including English, major European, African, Asian, and Indian languages.
• Language as a medium of cultural preservation, emphasizing the synergy between linguistic diversity and cultural identity.
• Comparative studies in World Englishes, linguistic anthropology, and multilingualism in a globalized world.
• Translation studies: The value of translated works in facilitating cultural exchange.
• Innovative pedagogical practices in language teaching, with insights into methodologies and cognitive frameworks across continents.

Topics of Interest: JWLC invites submissions on, but not limited to:

• Systemic functional linguistics, sociolinguistics, and linguistic typology.
• Stylistics, discourse analysis, and multimodal studies.
• Corpus linguistics, pragmatics, and cognitive linguistics.
• Language teaching pedagogies and their cultural dimensions.

Why Choose JWLC?

 Global Reach: Engage with a diverse, international readership.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Connect with experts across linguistic and cultural studies.
• Rigorous Peer Review: Benefit from feedback from accomplished scholars.
• Experienced Editorial Team: Led by globally recognized academics.

Submission Guidelines: JWLC accepts:

• Research Articles (3000–4000 words): Original studies exploring linguistic and cultural dynamics.
• Book Reviews: Evaluations of translations and linguistic studies.

Submissions should adhere to APA format (Times New Roman, 12 pt) and include a 100-word abstract

and a 50-word author bio. Manuscripts must be submitted in Word format to ed.jwlc@gmail.com. Deadlines: 15th December for the January–May 2025 issue & 15th May for the June–December issue.

Editorial Leadership

Editors-in-Chief

 Dr. Viju M.J., Associate Professor of English, St. Thomas College, Thrissur.

Contact: Phone: +91 9446760383, E-mail: mjviju974@gmail.com

Dr. Flergin Antony, Assistant Professor of English, St. Thomas College, Thrissur.

Contact: Phone: +91 9488092857, E-mail: drflergin@gmail.com

International Editors

Dr. Justin James: Faculty at Preparatory Studies Centre, University of Technology and Applied Sciences – Nizw, Oman.

Dr. Ouarda Khouni, Professor of Applied Linguistics and ELT, Head of PSC Research Committee and RCD Training Team, University of Technology and Applied Sciences- Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

Kristina Alaverdyan, Head of Academic Department and Senior Quality Specialist, International College of Engineering and Management, Oman

Indian Editors

 Dr. Janaky Sreedharan: Professor of English, University of Calicut.

Dr. P. Madhavan: Retired Professor of Linguistics, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad.

Dr. V.M. Subramanian: Associate Professor of Linguistics, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.

Dr. Johnson Achandy: STD, Ph.D.

Dr. Natesan: Professor of Sanskrit, University of Sanskrit, Kalady

Advisory Board

Dr. Martin K.A.: Principal & Associate Professor of English, St. Thomas College, Thrissur.

Dr. Lal C.A.: Professor, Institute of English, University of Kerala.

Dr. Premkumar: Lecturer cum Junior Research Officer, CIIL, Mysore.

Dr. Arati Mujumdar, HoD, Preparatory Studies Centre, University of Technology and Applied Sciences- Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman

Dr. Anu Paul, Assistant Professor & HoD, Department of English, St.Thomas College, Thrissur

Mr. Sanjo Jose: Librarian, St. Thomas College, Thrissur.

Review Panel:

The journal’s review team includes globally recognized scholars, ensuring the highest academic standards and fostering diverse perspectives in language and cultural studies.

Join Us in Advancing Language and Culture Studies Worldwide: Be a part of JWLC’s mission to advance research on languages and cultures globally. Please share your insights and contribute to the dynamic field of language and cultural studies to our e-mail: ed.jwlc@gmail.com