ISSN: coming soon

Mission and Scope:

Mission: The ISLLD journal is owned and run by the Master committee “Intersecional Studies in Linguistic and Literary Discourses” at the faculty of arts and humanities at the University of Kairouan, Tunisia. The mission of ISLLD is to provide a dynamic platform for the publication of cutting-edge research that explores intersectional perspectives within the disciplines of linguistics and literary studies. It seeks to promote inclusivity and diversity in academic discourse while advancing our understanding of how linguistic and literary elements intersect with various aspects of identity, culture, and society.

Scope: ISLLD will encompass a wide range of topics, including but not limited to intersectional analyses of language, literature, culture, identity, gender, race, ethnicity, and more. It welcomes scholarly contributions that engage with intersectionality as a central theme within linguistics and literary studies.

About the ISLLD Journal

A Catalyst for Interdisciplinary Scholarship

ISLLD stands at the vanguard of academic exploration, bridging linguistics and literary studies through the critical lens of intersectionality. Publishing continuously, this peer-reviewed journal serves as a global forum for scholars interrogating how language and literature shape—and are shaped by—multilayered identities, power structures, and cultural transformations.

Mission details

To dismantle disciplinary silos by:

1. Amplifying Marginalized Voices: Prioritizing research from underrepresented regions and communities
2. Decolonizing Methodologies: Challenging Eurocentric frameworks in linguistic and literary analysis
3. Empowering Transdisciplinary Dialogue: Creating synergies between sociolinguistics, narrative theory, critical race studies, theories of gender, and emerging theories
4. Advancing Ethical Praxis: Promoting research with tangible societal impact on education, policy, and cultural preservation

Scope details

Core Disciplinary Nexus include but is not limited to

Thematic Spectrum

• Identity Matrices: Race × Gender × Class × Disability × Sexuality × Religion
• Cultural Interfaces: Diaspora studies, Indigenous knowledge systems, digital subcultures
• Power Dynamics: Linguistic imperialism, literary canon formation, epistemic justice

Methodological Range

• Computational text mining of intersectional patterns
• Ethnographic studies of multilingual communities
• Critical discourse analysis of literary representations
• Mixed-methods approaches to hybrid cultural texts

Publication Ethos

Rigorous & Responsive Review Process

• Double-Anonymous Peer Review: 8–12 week decision timeline
• Open Access Philosophy: Diamond model (no fees for authors or readers)
• Ethical Guidelines: Adherence to CARE Principles for Indigenous data governance
• Continuous publication model

Special Features

• Dialogic Sections:
  • Emergent Scholarship (early-career researcher spotlight)
  • Praxis Interventions (applied linguistic-literary case studies)
  • Archival Revisions (re-examining historical texts through intersectional optics)

Call for Contributions

ISLLD invites:

1. Thematic Issue Proposals 
2. Multilingual Submissions (English, Arabic, and French)
3. Innovative Formats:
   • Digital humanities visualizations
   • Collaborative autoethnographies
   • Pedagogical action research

Governance

Editorial Philosophy

Guided by a board that will represent:

• Global South scholars
• Early-to-mid career researchers
• Interdisciplinary boundary spanners (anthropology, AI ethics, performance studies)

Join Our Intellectual Movement
ISLLD illuminates how intersectionality operates as both analytical framework and lived reality. We challenge scholars to confront uncomfortable synergies between, say, the syntax of migration policies and the metaphorics of border literature.

Submit your groundbreaking work to redefine what counts as “legitimate knowledge” in linguistic-literary studies.

ISLLD’s scope is characterized by its dedication to exploring the intersectional dimensions within the fields of linguistics and literary studies. It encompasses a broad array of topics and research areas, which include but are not limited to:

Intersectional Linguistics:

• Examination of how linguistic structures and practices intersect with identity markers such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and more.
• Analysis of language variation, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis through an intersectional lens.
• Exploration of linguistic expressions of identity and power dynamics.

Intersectional Literary Analysis:

• Critical studies of literature that engage with intersectionality as a central theme.
• Exploration of how authors incorporate intersectional perspectives into their narratives and character development.
• Analysis of literary texts that challenge conventional norms and explore multifaceted identities.

Identity and Representation:

• Examination of how identity categories intersect and interact within literary and linguistic contexts.
• Study of representations and misrepresentations of intersectional identities in literature and language.
• Analysis of how linguistic choices shape identity and vice versa.
• Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Discourses:
• Investigation of how linguistic and literary discourses intersect with issues of colonialism, postcolonialism, and cultural hegemony.
• Exploration of how intersectionality informs cultural productions and cultural narratives.

Gender and Sexuality Studies:

• Critical analysis of how language and literature reflect and shape gender and sexual identities.
• Study of gender representation in literary texts and linguistic practices.
• Intersectional examinations of gender and sexuality in linguistic and literary contexts.

Uniqueness in Academia:

ISLLD stands out in the academic field due to several unique characteristics:

• Intersectional Focus: While many academic journals specialize in either linguistics or literary studies, ISLLD uniquely bridges both disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary scholarship that examines how linguistic and literary elements intersect with identity and culture.
• Diversity and Inclusivity: ISLLD is committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in academia by providing a platform for underrepresented voices and perspectives, especially those related to intersectionality. This commitment aligns with contemporary efforts to decolonize and diversify academic discourse.
• Promotion of Emerging Scholars: ISLLD actively encourages contributions from emerging scholars and early-career academics, providing them with a platform to showcase their research and engage with established scholars in the field.
• Engagement with Contemporary Discourses: ISLLD is uniquely positioned to engage with and respond to contemporary social and cultural issues, given its focus on intersectionality, making it a timely and relevant source of academic discourse.

Founder and Editor in Chief:

Mimoun Melliti

Editorial Board:

• Nodhar Hammami, University of kairouan
• Kamal Abdaoui, University of kairouan
• Nadia Falfoul, University of kairouan
• Emna Fendri, University of kairouan
• Jamila Zghal, University of kairouan
• Mimoun Melliti, University of kairouan
• Hatem haddaji, University of Manouba
• Hatem Sbei, University of Jendouba
• Sahbi Hidri, HCT, UAE
• Hager Ben Dris, University of Tunis
• Abdellatif Ben Halima, University of Sousse
• Hsan Zriba, University of Gafsa
• Fethi Helal, University of Manouba
• Hassen Rebhi, University of Gafsa