Special Issue on

Advances in Sociolinguistics and Language Variation

Advances in Sociolinguistics and Language Variation refers to the evolving study of how language varies across different social groups, regions, and contexts. It examines the interplay between language and society, considering factors such as identity, power, ethnicity, class, and gender. This field explores how language is shaped by social structures, and conversely, how language can influence societal norms and relationships. The goal of this special issue is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in the area of Advances in Sociolinguistics and Language Variation.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Advances in Sociolinguistics and Language Variation. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Accent
• Bilingualism
• Code-switching
• Dialect
• Ethnolinguistics
• Gender and language
• Language and identity
• Language and power
• Language change
• Language contact
• Language variation
• Multilingualism
• Sociolect
• Social identity
• Sociolinguistic stratification
• Speech communities

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Advances in Sociolinguistics and Language Variation” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. John William Maerhofer

Rutgers University, USA

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at ojml@scirp.org.