Establishment
The journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication established pursuant to Scientific Council Resolution No. 3580, dated 19/2/1439 AH. Published in both print and electronic formats, it is issued twice a year by the College of Languages at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. The journal Critical Studies in Languages and Literature publishes original research and scholarly studies in linguistics, translation, and literature. It welcomes original contributions in English and French that fall within its scope and disciplinary focus. It prioritizes research addressing national and regional priorities and emerging developments in these fields. The journal is supported by an Advisory Board and Editorial Board comprising specialists with academic expertise and professional experience from institutions in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
Vision
To achieve excellence in scholarly publishing in the fields of languages, literature, and translation and to position the journal among leading international scholarly journals.
Mission
To advance the quality of scholarly publishing by adhering to international standards and continuously enhancing the journal’s publishing and distribution practices. The journal seeks to strengthen the regional and international reputation and standing of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University while contributing to the needs of society and supporting development initiatives aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
Objectives
- To establish the journal as a peer-reviewed scholarly publication that meets international standards of academic publishing.
- To position the College’s journal among internationally recognized scholarly publications and secure its inclusion in leading Arabic and international indexing databases.
- To enhance the journal’s publishing, peer-review, and distribution processes to better serve researchers and beneficiaries locally, regionally, and internationally.
- To attract distinguished researchers, scholars, and writers from Saudi Arabia and abroad to contribute to the journal.
- To provide secure and reliable electronic submission, publishing, and peer-review processes.
- To strengthen scholarly collaboration and communication with local and international journals in related fields.
Fields of Specialization
Editorial Board Members
-Prof. Badriyah bint Khalid Al-Qablan
-Professor of Applied English Linguistics, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
-Prof. Fayez bin Ali Al-Shahri
-Professor of Linguistics and Translation (French), King Saud University
-Prof. Maymouna bint Ibrahim Zaitouni
-Professor of Translation, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
-Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al-Barakati
-Associate Professor of Comparative Linguistics and Translation, King Abdulaziz University
-Dr. Osama bin Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani Associate Professor of Translation Studies, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
-Dr. Huda bint Bakhit Al-Mutairi Associate Professor of English Literature, Taif University
-Dr. Eman bint Abdulrahman Al-Khayyal Associate Professor of English Literature, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University
Advisory Board
-Prof. Hind bint Turki Al-Sudairi — Chair Professor of English Literature, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Members
-Prof. Raafat Yahya Hamza Al-Waznah
-Professor of Translation, King Abdulaziz University
-Prof. Abdulaziz bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid Professor of Applied Linguistics, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
-Prof. Qirami bin Mohammed Qirami Professor of Applied Linguistics, King Abdulaziz University
-Prof. Inam Al-Wer Professor of Linguistics, University of Essex, United Kingdom
-Prof. Mahmoud bin Ismail Saleh Professor of Linguistics, King Saud University
-Prof. Hussain bin Abdulraouf Al-Athami Professor of Applied Linguistics, Taibah University
-Prof. Hamza bin Mohammed bin Mahmoud Al-Fadel Professor of Applied Linguistics, Taibah University
-Prof. Abdulrahim bin Hamed Muqaddam Professor of Linguistics, Al-Jouf University
Publication Guidelines
•Authors must adhere to the publication guidelines provided on the journal’s website: Publication Guidelines.
•Submissions must include an Arabic abstract and references formatted in accordance with the journal’s guidelines.
•Submitted works must be original and demonstrate appropriate scholarly quality.
•Submissions must not have been previously published or submitted for publication elsewhere.
•All submissions are subject to specialized academic peer review.
•Submissions must address topics within translation, literature, linguistics, or related fields.
•Authors must adhere to established scholarly research principles and the journal’s citation and documentation standards throughout the research process.
•Submissions must comply with Islamic Sharia principles, applicable laws and regulations, and the Kingdom’s policies, directions, plans, and initiatives.
•Submissions must not promote discord or division, undermine national security or public order, adversely affect the Kingdom’s international relations, or serve foreign interests that conflict with national interests.
•Submissions must respect human dignity and rights and must not contain content that incites prejudice or discord, damages reputations, or constitutes personal offense or defamation.
Journal Statistics
•Issues published since establishment: 3
•Research articles published since establishment: 17
First Issue: Scientific Journal 1
Second Issue: Scientific Journal 2
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