Ampersand

Ampersand: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Linguistics is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal which offers a highly visible, open access home for original research on applied linguistics. While encouraging interdisciplinary work, Ampersand aims to address practical language problems and challenges in real-world contexts. We welcome submissions on the following research topics:

• Applied linguistics

• Bilingualism/multilingualism

• Corpus- or computational approaches to applied linguistics

• Computer/technology-mediated language learning

• Discourse analysis

• Heritage and minority language learning

• Language maintenance and attrition

• Language planning, policy, and/or assessment

• Pragmatics and language use

• Psycholinguistic approaches to applied linguistics

• Second+ language acquisition

• Second+ language reading, writing, and/or literacy development

• Second+ language teaching and learning

• Sociolinguistic approaches to applied linguistics

• Translation and interpreting

Ampersand caters to a comprehensive audience, ranging from language researchers, applied linguists, psycholinguists, educators, practitioners, policymakers, to those with a general interest in how language works in real life, including how it is learned, taught, and used in various settings. The journal aims to encourage the free exchange of information between researchers by being a forum for the constructive discussion and debate of issues in applied language studies.

The journal welcomes all types of submissions: traditional 'full' research articles based on empirical work, methodological reports, meta-analyses, short communications, case studies, and literature reviews.

Proposals for special issues that reflect current or emerging research trends in any of the coverage areas are very much welcome and should be discussed with the Editor-in-Chief ([email protected]).