Research in English Language Pedagogy (RELP) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal published quarterly by the Islamic Azad University, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Isfahan, Iran. The journal is dedicated to disseminating reports of the findings of the original and innovative research of conceptual, theoretical, empirical, and practical nature, covering niches and issues related to current trends and topics of pedagogy and practices in the field of teaching and learning of English as an International Language (EIL) or as a Foreign Language (EFL), from either a disciplinary or multi-disciplinary perspective. Providing a medium for informed debate of the principles and practices that determine how English is learned and taught nationally or internationally, RELP seeks to provide a forum for members of the profession worldwide, including (but not limited to) scholars, faculties, practitioners, and professionals to exchange knowledge in the form of empirical and theoretical research articles and review papers (systematical reviews, meta-analysis, and book reviews).
Promoting diverse perspectives and critiques, RELP is particularly interested in research articles that challenge the taken-for-granted issues in English language pedagogy and practice. The journal especially welcomes contributions focusing on learning dynamics and the experiences of efficacious language programs in Iran, connecting academicians’ visions and insights gained from related disciplines with practitioners’ everyday concerns addressing real-world problems. A wide range of topics in the area of English language teaching and learning principles, methodology, and practices are typically considered for publication including (but not limited to) the following:
- CLT and TBLT
- Corpus-based Language Teaching
- Discourse and Interlanguage Pragmatics
- ELT Materials Development and Evaluation
- English Globalization
- English Language Teacher Education
- English Language Teaching/Learning
- English Language Testing and Assessment
- ESP and EAP
- Intercultural Studies and Multiculturalism
- Language and Identity
- Language Planning Policy
- Literacy Studies and Cultural Studies
- Media and Language
- Second Language Acquisition
- Secondary and Tertiary English Education
- Sociocultural Factors and English Education
- Syllabus Design and Curriculum Development
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Technology-enhanced/-integrated Language Learning