Namibian Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Communication Studies

The Namibian Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Communication Studies was previously known as the NAWA Journal of Language and Communication (eISSN 2026-9048).

Journal Frequency Statement
The Namibian Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Communication Studies (NJLLCS), (eISSN 2026-9048), is committed to the publication of two issues annually, typically released in June and December. Over the past eighteen years, the journal has consistently upheld this biannual publication schedule. Nevertheless, due to limitations in editorial capacity, delays in the peer review process, the extensive nature of language editing, and graphic design requirements, coupled with a steadfast dedication to maintaining academic rigor and ethical standards, the timely release of issues may occasionally be subject to delays. The journal is published by the Department of Communication and Languages, Faculty of Commerce, Human Sciences and Education, Namibia University of Science and Technology.

Peer review & Scope

It is a peer-reviewed (double-blind) journal whose goal is to advance knowledge in human language, communication, and literature. The journal publishes academic articles dealing with empirical research findings, pedagogical methodologies, critical analyses and theoretical perspectives in language, literature and communication and related disciplines such as linguistics and information and communication technologies. NJLLCS encourages research without boundaries and expands the frontiers of knowledge and skill in languages, literature and communication and related areas.

Audience
The journal serves an international audience of academic researchers, educators, linguistic practitioners, and media professionals.

Open Access

This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI (Budapest Open Access Initiative) definition of open access. The journal flipped from paid access to Open Access in 2023 starting with issue 16.1. Prior issues still require paid access, as their copyright belongs to EBSCOhost. Find them in the EBSCO database "Communication Source".