Aims and Scope

Journal of Indian Languages, Literature, and Multilingualism (JILLM) aims to advance high-quality scholarly research on the linguistic, literary, and cultural diversity of India. The journal provides a rigorous, peer-reviewed platform for studies that explore the historical, social, and contemporary dimensions of Indian languages, literature, and multilingual practices, highlighting their significance within both national and global contexts.

Scope:

• Linguistic Research: Investigations into phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, and language preservation, including studies on endangered and regional languages.
• Literary Studies: Analyses of Indian literature across classical, modern, and contemporary periods, with a focus on narrative forms, thematic explorations, stylistic innovations, and cross-cultural literary exchanges.
• Multilingualism and Language Contact: Studies on bilingualism, code-switching, language policy, language education, translation, and the interaction of languages in multilingual communities.
• Cultural and Historical Contexts: Research on the interrelation between language, literature, culture, and society, including historical linguistics, folklore, oral traditions, and the role of language in social identity formation.
• Interdisciplinary Approaches: Articles integrating linguistics, literature, translation studies, digital humanities, education, and other relevant disciplines that contribute to a holistic understanding of Indian languages and literary practices.
• Global and Comparative Perspectives: Work that situates Indian languages and literature within broader global or comparative frameworks, exploring cross-cultural influences, literary exchanges, and multilingual practices worldwide.