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:
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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.