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The Africa Journal of Language Studies (AJLS) invites scholars and researchers to submit original and theoretical articles, notes, book reviews and commentaries under the theme:
“African Languages in the 21st Century.“
AJLS is an international peer-reviewed online journal published by the Institute of Language Studies at Kabale University. The journal focuses on development-leaning research within African languages, emphasizing their role in society and promoting global engagement.
Scope of the Journal
Submissions are welcome in the following areas:
- African Languages and Cultures
- English Language Studies
- Foreign Languages
- Literature and Linguistics
- Language Education
- Journalism and Communication Studies
- Performing Arts
- Anthropology and other language-related disciplines
Specific areas in African Linguistics include:
- Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis
- Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, Language Documentation
Other relevant topics include:
- Language diversity and multilingualism in Africa
- Language endangerment and revitalization in Africa
- Kiswahili in Africa and the global stage
- African languages in performing arts
- The role of language in communication and development
- African languages and technology
- African languages in education and literature
- Second language acquisition and use in Africa
- Foreign language learning and use in Africa
Submission Guidelines
- Articles should be between 4,000 – 8,000 words (excluding references).
- Submissions should be in Times New Roman, 12pt.
- Articles can be written in English, Kiswahili, Runyakitara, Luganda, or French.
- Articles in African languages or French must include an English abstract and executive summary.
- Include your name, affiliation, and article title on a separate sheet.
- Submit articles in Word format to: ajls@kab.ac.ug.
- Detailed submission guidelines and article templates are available at: www.ajls.kab.ac.ug.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: April 1, 2025
- Acceptance Notification: June 1, 2025
- Publication Date: July 1, 2025
For inquiries, contact:
Prof. Oswald Ndoleriire
Editor-in-Chief, AJLS
Email: ondoleriire@kab.ac.ug
We encourage scholars to contribute to this important academic discourse on African languages.