The persistent evolution of language has always been reflective of society as limits of human intelligence and logical thinking are continuously overcome. Linguistic education thus takes on a critical role in advocating the development of human civilization and culture.

This journal focuses on the scientific and systematic theoretical research of Language. Through the analysis and study of the human instinctual language ability, spoken language, written language, and even sign language, the journal aims to provide an understanding of the nature and development of human beings. 

The scope of the papers in this journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Sociolinguistics
  • Language acquisition and education
  • Psycholinguistics and education
  • Computational linguistics and development
  • Corpus linguistics
  • Discourse analysis
  • Conversational analysis
  • Linguistic anthropology and research
  • Language socialization
  • Narrative research
  • Gesture/Symbol/Visual form communication
  • Language ideology and development

Vol. 9 , Iss. 1 (June 2026)

  • Articles

    Compensating through Jargon for Status Signaling among Psychology Students

    Jae Eun Kwak
    1-12

    Article ID: 13046    DOI:https://doi.org/10.30564/jler.v9i1.13046
    28  (Abstract) 9  (Download)

    Abstract: Academic jargon is often framed as a functional tool for efficient communication among experts, yet prior research suggests it may also serve as a status signal, particularly for individuals occupying lower-status positions. Drawing on theories of compensatory status signaling, the present research examines whether women studying psychology—a historically underrepresented group in academic science—engage in motivated... More

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