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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society

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The Journal of Languages, Texts and Society is a PGR-led academic journal with a focus on how communication, languages, & texts are shaped by and shape society. Read our latest issue: tinyurl.com/ltsissue7

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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
‘The analysis of fictional texts can serve as a valuable source of sociolinguistic insight’, argues Hanna Jaśkiewicz as she explores representations of the Kansai and Tōhoku dialects across 26 Japanese novels 📚 Read the full article over at: tinyurl.com/lts-issue-8
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
‘Swift’s legacy may lie not only in her prolific output or massive chart success, but her ability to transform temporal suspension into narrative power’, writes Elizabeth Wellman in our latest, online-first article. More here: tinyurl.com/issue-8-well...
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Hi :) Just a quick follow-up post, if anyone would like to write a review of a book for LTS, please see our guidance below: www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro... We look forward to hearing from you :)
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Hi :) Here at the LTS, we're still looking for book reviewers. We even have a copy of a newly-released book for any new reviewers to cut their teeth on. 'Writing and Reading Poetry: A Cognitive Poetic Approach' (published by Cambridge Elements in 2026) www.cambridge.org/core/element...
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Cambridge Core - Cognition - Writing and Reading Poetry
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Hi Here at the journal, we are always looking for new submissions from post-graduate students (particularly Masters and PhD students) and Early Career Researchers. If that's you, we'd love to promote your work! Check out our new posters for more information:
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Hello :) We are pleased to announce that we now have a LinkedIn page! Come join us!
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Hi, we are currently looking for book reviewers here at the LTS. We'd love to have you on the team :) tiny.cc/submit-book-...
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
A reminder that our shiny new issue 7 is here! ✨ Read now at tinyurl.com/ltsissue7
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Great news! Our latest issue is now ready to download in full from our website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro... ✨ Start your weekend right by delving into some brilliant research by postgraduate and early career researchers 🥳
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Hi everyone. Ahead of the publication of Volume 7 next week, we thought we'd give you a sneak peek at this interesting article :)
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Today is the day! Apply by 11:59 BST to join our friendly team of editors producing Volume 8 of LTS ✍️ tiny.cc/ltsvacancies
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
New article alert! 📢 In the first translation of our latest issue, @naomiadam.bsky.social explores the flourishing, female-led Creole rap scene in the Caribbean. Read now at: tiny.cc/ltsjournal
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Hi everybody! Want to be a part of LTS for the next issue? We're currently looking for volunteers! We're currently looking for Issue Managers, Peer Review editors, Book Review Editors, Production Assistants and Marketing Assistants. More info can be found at the link below tiny.cc/ltsvacancies
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Hi everybody! Here is another sneak peek at something from issue 7, coming in September
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Further to our earlier sneak peek at Issue 7, we wanted to give you a closer look at each author's contribution. This week's author is...
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Submit an abstract (of no more than 250 words) through the email address above, or get in touch with us if you have further questions. Our editors are more than happy to discuss your topic, explain our publication process, or brainstorm article ideas with you. [3/3]
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
As a PGR and ECR journal invested in interdisciplinarity, we have a purposely broad remit. We are seeking articles of 6,000 to 8,000 words that discuss language(s) and texts in relation to past or present societies. More info on our website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro... [2/3]
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Have you written an academic article but are unsure where to pitch it? Looking for a supportive and well-regarded journal to walk you through the publication process? Look no further! We'd love to hear from you: pg.langtextsoc[at]gmail.com [1/3]
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Check out our website for more information and email us at pg-lts@nottingham.ac.uk! Our editors would love to talk you through the submissions process, advise you on article ideas, or discuss other options for publishing your work. nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/languagestextssociety/lts-journal/
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
We welcome, on an ongoing basis, proposals for: - articles (6,000–8,000 words) - book reviews (400–1,500 words) - translations (into English) of articles originally published in other languages, annotated translations of poems, short stories, and other texts
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
In short, we focus on: - Literary interventions - Translating cultures - Performance con/texts - Texts in professional and educational contexts - Innovative methods to investigate language and texts - Texts in socio-political contexts
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Our scope and editorial approach is driven by a desire to understand how communication, languages and texts operate in social, scientific and cultural contexts. We are excited by research that draws innovative methods and perspectives into dialogue with real texts and contexts.
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
The Journal is run by and *for* PGRs and ECRs. We provide a platform for our peers to experience the academic publishing process in a supportive setting, without sacrificing rigorous standards and academic integrity. All our articles are open access and double-blind peer reviewed.
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Journal of Languages, Texts and Society @ltsjournal.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Hello Bluesky! We’re LTS, an interdisciplinary journal based at the University of Nottingham and spotlighting cutting-edge postgraduate and early-career research. Get to know us in the short 🧵 below 👇🏻
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