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Theme Overview & Scope

Scope Statement:
This special issue traces the monumental evolution of the English language and its literary expressions. From the canonical, transformative era of Shakespeare and classical literature to the contemporary frontier of Artificial Intelligence, digital humanities, and algorithmic linguistics, this issue seeks to explore how English has adapted, expanded, and redefined human communication. We invite original research articles, critical essays, and comparative studies that bridge historical literary milestones with cutting-edge technological advancements.

 

Key Sub-themes / Core Topics Covered:

Section 1: Stories, Poems, and Drama

1. The Shakespeare Effect: How one man changed English vocabulary forever.
2. Drama on Stage: How old English plays reflected real-life problems.
3. The Beauty of Poetry: Exploring nature and feelings through famous English poems.
4. Stories from Around the World: How authors outside of England write great books in English.
5. Indian English Writers: How books like Malgudi Days gave English an Indian soul.

Section 2: How the Language Works (Grammar & Words)

1. The Accent Game: Why people from different countries sound so different when speaking English.
2. Word Making: How new English words are born and added to the dictionary every year.
3. Why English Spelling is Crazy: Understanding why words like though, tough, and through don't rhyme.
4. Textbook vs. Real Life: The difference between strict school grammar and how we actually talk with friends.
5. The Word Thief: How English borrowed cool words from other languages (like Guru or Bungalow).

Section 3: English Around the Globe

1. Global English: How English became the default language for movies, sports, and business worldwide.
2. British vs. American: Fun differences in spellings and words (like Colour vs. Color or Lift vs. Elevator).
3. The Rise of Hinglish: Why mixing Hindi/Marathi and English is becoming so popular on TV and social media.
4. English in India: Why knowing English is considered so important for jobs and colleges today.
5. A Language with No Borders: How non-native speakers are changing the style of modern English.

Section 4: Modern Trends, Texting, and AI

1. The Texting Revolution: How short forms like LOL, BRB, IDK and emojis are changing how we write.
2. AI and English: Can computers and AI write better essays and stories than humans?
3. Meme Linguistics: How viral internet memes create a whole new vocabulary for Gen Z.
4. How to Lose the Fear of English: Simple and practical tips to improve confidence and speaking skills.
5. English for the Future: What will the English language look like 50 years from now?

 

Paper Structure & Submission Guidelines 

Main Document Font- Time New Roman 12pt, Justified, 1.5 line spacing, Main Heading H1-16 Font Size, Sub-Heading H2 -14 Font Size, & Main body-12 Font Size

· Title Page: Full Title (Font 16), Author Name(s), Affiliation, Institutional Address, and Email ID. (Font 12)

· Abstract: A concise summary of 150–250 words. (Font 12)

· Keywords: 4 to 6 relevant keywords.

· Main Body: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Analysis/Discussion, and Conclusion. (Font 12)

· References: Must follow standard MLA (9th Edition) or APA (7th Edition) style guides (as per journal policy)

 

Mode of Manuscript Submission

Authors are requested to submit their original, unpublished manuscripts through either of the following channels:

·         Direct Editorial Email Submission: Send your fully formatted MS Word (.doc/.docx) file directly to editor@ardjij.com
(Subject Line Requirement: Submission: Special Issue - The English Odyssey)

·         Online Portal Submission: Submit manuscripts online via the journal's automated Special Issue workflow portal at Click Hear