Focus on ELT Journal: Announcements

Focus on ELT-Submissions for December 2024 & June 2025 issues are open!

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:21:43 +0000

Dear Focus on ELT contributors,

Focus on ELT Journal is now accepting original articles and book reviews for December 2024 and June 2025 issues.

We welcome submissions dealing with issues about English Language Teaching and Learning for our next issues. The scope of the journal includes but not limited to the following subjects: teaching English as a foreign or second language, English language teacher training and education, theory and practice in English language teaching and learning, English language teaching materials, innovative instructional designs in English language teaching. Submitted articles should focus on directly an aspect related to English language teaching/learning. In any submitted article where English language teaching and learning is not the ultimate aim or touches less significant aspects of it will not be considered.

Please download our Template from Author Guidelines page and visit https://focusonelt.com/index.php/foe/about/submissions to make your submission.

The Editors of FELT Journal are supported by an Editorial / Advisory Board and by Section Editors who referee submissions. Authors are encouraged to submit complete, unpublished, original, and full-length articles that are not under review in any other journals. All manuscripts are pre-reviewed by the editors, and if appropriate, sent for blind peer review. Papers, which must be written in English, should have sound grammar and proper terminologies.

Focus on ELT Editorial Team

Special Issue to be guest-edited by Prof. Tariq Elyas and Assoc. Prof. Osman Solmaz ''Exploring the intersection of Sociolinguistics & English language teaching (ELT): Navigating diversity, dynamics, and discourse''

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 23:44:43 +0000

Exploring the intersection of Sociolinguistics & English language teaching (ELT):

Navigating diversity, dynamics, and discourse

Guest Editors

Prof. Tariq Elyas

King Abdulaziz University, KSA (telyas@kau.edu.sa)

Assoc. Prof. Osman Solmaz

Dicle University, Türkiye (osolmaz@dicle.edu.tr)

Introduction

Sociolinguistic dimensions profoundly intersect with English Language Teaching (ELT), weaving together a rich tapestry of influences that shape language acquisition, classroom dynamics, and instructional efficacy. This special issue aims to illuminate these intricate intersections, inviting scholarly contributions that delve into the multifaceted connections between sociolinguistics and the realities of ELT.

Aim of the special issue

We invite submissions that explore the dynamic interplay between sociolinguistic factors and ELT practices. Papers should investigate how social contexts, cultural diversity, and linguistic dynamics impact language learning, classroom environments, and the effectiveness of English language instruction. Authors are encouraged to offer innovative methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and practical implications for integrating sociolinguistic perspectives into ELT pedagogies.

Potential Submission Topics:

Sociolinguistic influences on language learning in diverse ELT settings
Classroom dynamics and the role of sociolinguistic variables in language learning environments
Integrating sociolinguistic perspectives to enhance the effectiveness of ELT methodologies
Cultural diversity and its impact on language use and instruction in ELT contexts
Innovative approaches to incorporating sociolinguistic insights into ELT curriculum development
Practical implications and strategies for educators to integrate sociolinguistic perspectives into their teaching practices
Bilingualism/Multilingualism/Translanguaging in English classrooms
Language policy and sociolinguistic adaptation in ELT Programs
Identity construction through language in multicultural ELT environments
Sociolinguistic challenges and strategies in teaching English as a lingua franca
Power dynamics and language learning in diverse ELT Settings
Sociolinguistic pragmatics: Communication styles and teaching strategies in ELT
Language ideologies in ELT contexts.

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to this special issue should adhere to the journal's guidelines for Focus on ELT (https://focusonelt.com) and offer original contributions. Both theoretical and empirical studies are welcome. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research.

Potential contributors are expected to send their 500-word extended abstract to the guest editors for initial review until 29 Feb 2024.

When/if the abstract is accepted, the authors should clearly indicate that their submission is intended for this special issue while submitting their contribution to the journal’s system: https://focusonelt.com.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline for 500-word abstracts: 29 February 2024 (via email to the guest editors)
Notification of Acceptance: 14 March 2024
Final Manuscript Submission: 14 June 2024
Reviewing process (to be handled by the guest editors): Starts whenever the final MS is submitted to the journal and finishes when the MS is accepted.
Publication of the issue: Whenever the whole issue is ready.

We eagerly anticipate receiving your insightful contributions, fostering a scholarly dialogue on the fusion of sociolinguistics with English Language Teaching.

Contact Information

For inquiries and submission details, please contact the guest editors:

Tariq Elyas (telyas@kau.edu.sa)

Osman Solmaz (osolmaz@dicle.edu.tr)

Submissions for June and December 2024 issues are open!

Mon, 29 May 2023 06:50:25 +0000

Focus on ELT 2023 Special Issue to be edited by Vesna Bogdanović & Vesna Bulatović

Sun, 28 May 2023 18:12:13 +0000

Call for Papers (Special Issue to appear in 2023)

Exploring the intersection of technology and pedagogy: Advancements in English language teaching for the digital age

Guest editors

Vesna Bogdanović Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
vesna241@uns.ac.rs

Vesna Bulatović Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
vesna.bulatovic@uns.ac.rs

Introduction:

Teaching practices in the 21st century have evolved into versatile and interactive approaches, departing from traditional passive learning models. Students now actively participate in the learning process, necessitating adjustments and additional tools. The contemporary digital landscape calls for an equally interactive and adaptable approach to English Language Teaching (ELT), as students' digital literacy levels continue to rise. Furthermore, students' motivation to improve their language skills serves as a driving force for excellence and personal growth.

Aim:

This special issue aims to identify the (small) issues and tools that can significantly contribute to success in ELT. We invite papers that offer valuable insights into leveraging current technological advancements in the classroom to provide students with new knowledge and computer-mediated feedback during their language learning journey. Emphasizing students' inclination towards digital tools, papers should explore how technology can enhance language learning and foster active engagement. The authors are encouraged to investigate the potential of utilizing videos, multimedia resources, and other recording materials to enhance specific language skills, facilitate the acquisition of specialized terminology, and promote authentic language use. Moreover, this special issue welcomes papers that explore the crucial topics of motivation and feedback, shedding light on the potential for digital interventions to enhance ELT effectiveness. These papers can delve into innovative strategies and techniques that harness technology to motivate students and establish effective feedback mechanisms, ultimately leading to improved language learning outcomes.

Critical Discussions:

To strike a balance between the advantages of technological tools and the significance of meaningful teacher-student interactions, this special issue aims to foster critical discussions on the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating technology in ELT. We invite scholars to examine and debate the complexities that arise in the utilization of technology, ensuring thoughtful reflections on maintaining human connections within the digital language learning environment. By sharing creative approaches, useful insights, and research findings, we aspire to contribute to the ongoing development and advancement of English Language Teaching in the digital age.

Suggested Submission Topics:

Exploring innovative pedagogical practices that effectively integrate technology in ELT
Examining the impact of digital tools on student engagement and motivation in language learning
Investigating the effectiveness of computer-mediated feedback mechanisms in ELT
Utilizing videos, multimedia resources, and recording materials to enhance language skills and promote authentic language use
Addressing challenges and opportunities in integrating technology to preserve meaningful teacher-student interactions
Identifying strategies and techniques for effectively motivating students through technology in ELT
Examining the role of technology in facilitating the acquisition of specialized terminology in language learning
Other topics that could be in line with the issues discussed above.

Submission Guidelines:

Papers submitted to this special issue should adhere to the Focus on ELT’s guidelines and be original contributions. Both theoretical and empirical studies are welcome. Manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality research. 500-word extended abstracts should be sent to the guest editors. When the full papers are submitted, the authors should make it clear that the submission is for special issue.

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline for 500-word abstracts: 31 JUNE 2023 (via emailing the guest editors)
Notification of Acceptance: 10 JULY 2023
Final Manuscript Submission: 31 AUGUST 2023

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and fostering a scholarly dialogue on the integration of technology in English Language Teaching.

Contact Information:

For inquiries and submission details, please contact the guest editors at:

Vesna Bogdanović, vesna241@uns.ac.rs
Vesna Bulatović, vesna.bulatovic@uns.ac.rs

Submission for DECEMBER 2021 issue is open!

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:31:25 +0000