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Peer reviewed only Open Access

Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (SALALS)

Publisher : NISC (Pty) Ltd
Applied Language language practice applied linguistics
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e-ISSN 1727-9461
p-ISSN 1607-3614
Issue Frequency Quarterly
Impact Factor 0.6
Est. Year 1983
Mobile 270466229698
DOI YES
Language English
APC YES
Impact Factor Assignee Google Scholar
Email Johanita.Kirsten@nwu.ac.za, publishing@nisc.co.za

Journal Descriptions

Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies publishes articles on a wide range of linguistic topics and acts as a forum for research into ALL the languages of southern Africa. Original contributions are welcomed on any of the core areas of linguistics, applied linguistics, and language practice, particularly regarding matters that are relevant for the (southern) African context. Review articles and short research reports are also welcomed. Book reviews are solicited by the reviews editor. Articles in languages other than English are accompanied by an extended English summary.

Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies (SALALS) is :-

  • International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Applied Language, language practice, applied linguistics, Social Sciences, Linguistics, Language , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

  • UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1607-3614, E-ISSN: 1727-9461, Established: 1983, Impact Factor: 0.6
  • Provides Crossref DOI

  • Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE

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Publications of SALALS

Death euphemisms on tombstones: A case of the Vhavenḓa’s metaphorical conceptualisation of death
Mmbulaheni Lawrence September, 2024
Direct reference to death has long been taboo in Tshivenḓa culture, and it is sanctioned by social, psychological and religious constraints. Like in other African societies, explicit refer...
Grammaticality judgements of tense by young adult speakers of Shona
McLoddy R. September, 2024
This study examined grammaticality judgements of tense by 40 young adult native speakers of Shona during an online task. This study reports response accuracy and reaction times on the readin...
‘Innie Malmesbuġy waa ôs bly’: Taalburgerskap, Arabies-Afrikaans, en die bry-r in Ashwin Arendse se Swatland
Luan Staphorst October, 2024
The use of the romanised ghayn symbol (ġ) in Ashwin Arendse’s debut poetry anthology, Swatland, is investigated in this article as a form of linguistic citizenship. The ghayn symbol, whic...
Co-constructing identities and ideological positions in conversational storytelling among friends
Ajohche Nkemngu October, 2024
Research has shown that identities and ideologies result from a complex interplay between various social, cultural and psychological factors, such as socialisation, shared experiences, cultu...
Die verband tussen kontekstuele en buitetekstuele faktore en verbruikers se omgang met gewone taal
Johanna Maria October, 2024
The purpose of this study was to establish how extratextual and contextual factors affect the understanding, usability and experience of plain language documents. In terms of extratextual fa...
Mathata a bakwang ke ho se ngole puo ya Sesotho ka nepo marangrang a Setjhaba
Aaron Mpho October, 2024
Communication is the ability to convey a message. It helps people to form relationships and solve problems. If there is a distraction at the time the writer passes the message to the reader,...
Register competence in academic writing of student teachers specialising in English didactics at the University of Venda
Innocent Zitha November, 2024
The adept utilisation of appropriate language registers is fundamental for proficient academic writing among students who study English as a secondary language within educational institution...
Translanguaging in the classroom: a strategy for English First Additional Language learning
Petronella NN November, 2024
This article explores learners’ experiences of using translanguaging as a strategy for learning English as a First Additional Language by examining the opportunities and barriers associate...
The isiZulu translation of biblical weights and measures
Manqoba Victor November, 2024
Given that the metrological systems used in biblical times included concepts like our own modern-day times − i.e. weight, linear distance and volume or capacity − it is essential to expl...
Neither Sepedi nor Northern Sotho/Sesotho sa Leboa is onomastically correct: a colonial imposition
Tebogo J November, 2024
The primary aim of the article is to assess the appropriateness of the names Sepedi and Northern Sotho/Sesotho sa Leboa, determining which should be officially used based on onomastic princi...