The Aims
The Namibian Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Communication Studies (NJLLCS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to exploring the complex intersections between human narrative, language systems, and communication channels. Our primary aim is to foster a transdisciplinary dialogue that bridges the traditional gaps between Literary Studies, Applied Linguistics, and Communication Studies. We seek to publish rigorous research that examines how meaning is constructed, conveyed, and interpreted across different eras, cultures, and media platforms. The journal encourages scholars to look beyond the boundaries of single disciplines. We are particularly interested in work that investigates how language shapes social reality, how literature reflects communicative norms, and how modern media technologies are transforming traditional narrative structures.

The Scope
NJLLCS welcomes original research articles, theoretical essays, systematic reviews, and critical case studies. While we accept specialized studies within single disciplines, priority is given to submissions that demonstrate theoretical breadth or interdisciplinary applicability.

Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
1. Literature & Cultural Studies
   • Comparative literature and world literature
   • Literary theory and criticism (post-structuralism, eco-criticism, post-colonialism)
   • Narratology and storytelling across media
   • The relationship between text, image, and performance
   • Digital humanities and the future of the book
   • African and Namibian oral literature

2. Linguistics & Language Analysis
   • Sociolinguistics: Language in society, dialects, and identity construction
   • Discourse Analysis: Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), conversation analysis, and pragmatics
   • Forensic Linguistics, Linguistic Stylistics, ESL, ESP and ELT
   • Applied Linguistics: Language acquisition, translation studies, and intercultural semantics
   • Semiotics and the study of signs in visual and verbal texts
   • Syntax and semantics studies
   • Pragmatics and communication

3. Communication & Media Sciences
   • Mass Communication: Journalism, broadcasting, and public opinion
   • Digital Communication: Social media, computer-mediated communication (CMC), and algorithmic culture
   • Strategic Communication: Rhetoric, political communication, and organizational discourse.
   • Intercultural and Intracultural Communication

Audience & Review Policy
The journal serves an international audience of academic researchers, educators, linguistic practitioners, and media professionals. To ensure the highest quality of scholarship, all submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. We are committed to providing constructive feedback and rapid publication timelines to support the dissemination of knowledge.