Forum for Modern Language Studies

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About

Forum for Modern Language Studies publishes articles on all aspects of literature, linguistics and culture, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The journal aims to reflect the essential pluralism of research in modern languages and to provide a forum for worldwide scholarly discussion. It invites articles in the following subject areas: Arabic, Comparative Literature, English, French, German, Italian, Linguistics, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Submissions dealing with visual art, film and the performing arts are very welcome; each annual volume comprises four issues, two of which are normally special issues addressing topical themes and debates across the journal’s portfolio of languages, literatures and cultures.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United Kingdom

Established in 1965

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 4 x per year

Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Scholars.

Lengths:

Article: 6,000 - 10,000 words.

Styles:

Academic, Critical.

Topics:

Film/Television: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Humanities: See guidelines.
Language/Linguistics: General, Language studies.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Performing Arts: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: General, Ethnicity/Race, See guidelines.
Visual Arts: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.

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No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 07 Sep 2026

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