Aim and Scope

Lingkasa aims to provide a platform for the publication and exchange of high-quality research in English language education and linguistics. The journal seeks to support the development of theory, practice, and innovation in teaching and learning English as a second or foreign language.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • English Language Teaching (ELT):
    Studies on teaching methods, classroom practices, materials development, and lesson planning.

  • Second and Foreign Language Acquisition:
    Research on how students learn English as an additional language in different contexts.

  • Curriculum and Syllabus Design:
    Topics related to curriculum development, syllabus design, and language education policies.

  • Applied Linguistics:
    Research that applies linguistic theory to real-world teaching and learning problems.

  • Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics:
    Studies on how language is used in context, including spoken and written communication.

  • Sociolinguistics and Language in Society:
    Research on the relationship between language and social factors such as culture, identity, and power.

  • Psycholinguistics and Language Learning:
    Topics related to language processing, cognition, and learner psychology.

  • Assessment and Evaluation:
    Issues related to testing, language assessment, classroom-based assessment, and feedback.

  • Technology in Language Learning:
    Innovations and challenges in digital tools, e-learning, and computer-assisted language learning (CALL).

  • Teacher Education and Professional Development:
    Studies on teacher training, teacher identity, reflective practice, and continuing education for language teachers.

  • Translation and Language Use:
    Research on translation, interpreting, and bilingual or multilingual language use.

Lingkasa welcomes contributions from diverse research approaches, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and theoretical studies. The journal also encourages submissions that explore educational issues in local, national, and international contexts.