36.1647, Calls: Humanities - "Beyond and in the Margins of the Text and Textualities" (Jrnl)

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Subject: 36.1647, Calls: Humanities - "Beyond and in the Margins of the Text and Textualities" (Jrnl)

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Date: 23-May-2025
From: Manuel Macías-Borrego [manuel.macias at urjc.es]
Subject: Humanities - "Beyond and in the Margins of the Text and Textualities" (Jrnl)

Journal: Humanities
Issue: Beyond and in the Margins of the Text and Textualities
Call Deadline: 01-Aug-2025

The study of textuality has undergone significant transformations in
recent years, inviting interdisciplinary approaches that move beyond
traditional boundaries to make their contributions to the
understanding of text and textuality. A key area in the study of
discourse is textual analysis, particularly if we embrace the idea
that one of the essential requirements for a text to be considered a
text is its reliance on prior knowledge of other texts. Numerous
specialists have explored and expanded our understanding of the
phenomenon of textuality in the last decades. To engage with these
recent developments, we propose this Special Issue titled “Beyond and
in the Margins of the Text and Textualities”, which seeks to present
innovative explorations of textual analysis, emphasizing the
intersections of textuality with diverse disciplinary frameworks.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of
the evolving nature of textuality within the humanities by emphasizing
its dynamic intersections with other disciplines, such as – but by no
means limited to - architecture, engineering, technology, linguistics,
and visual media. Our objective is to promote interdisciplinary
collaborations that not only broaden the scope of text analysis but
also offer fresh perspectives on long-established frameworks, pushing
the boundaries of what textual studies can achieve.
Furthermore, this initiative aspires to create an inclusive and
innovative platform for both emerging and established scholars,
allowing them to showcase their research that challenges conventional
methodologies and enriches the broader field of humanities
scholarship. By encouraging this dialogue, we hope to inspire a
renewed engagement with textuality as a versatile and transformative
lens through which to explore cultural, historical, and technological
contexts. Hence, this collection aims to reveal the expansive
potential of humanities scholarship by bridging methodologies and
perspectives across fields.
Concept and Scope:
This Special Issue seeks to reimagine textual studies by engaging with
methodologies and concepts that arise at the confluence of distinct
disciplines. By investigating the intersections of textuality with
fields such as linguistics, technology, power dynamics, and
performance, the contributors will push the boundaries of traditional
text analysis. Thence, the issues that could be studied include, but
are certainly not limited to:
 - How new and emerging linguistic frameworks enhance our
understanding of poetic structure and interpretation.
 - The role of digital humanities in exploring textual materiality and
multimodal narratives.
 - The interplay of literature and engineering, focusing on the
technological dimensions of textuality.
 - The examination of marginalized voices within emergent literary
genres or media.
 - Power dynamics in discourse and their implications for social and
cultural structures.
 - The relationship between (para)texts and performance in theatre and
drama.
 - Intersections of textuality and visual art, including graphic
novels and multimedia texts.
 - Theoretical and practical approaches to analyzing hypertext and
interactive narratives.
 - The ethical and political implications of textual representations
in new media.
 - The influence of cultural and historical contexts on the evolution
of textual forms and practices.
This conceptual framework aims to challenge canonical boundaries,
encouraging contributors to examine texts from novel,
multidisciplinary perspectives that open new pathways for scholarly
inquiry. In this regard, this Special Issue will be curated by a
diverse editorial team composed of scholars specializing in
linguistics, literary studies, and the human and humanities dimension
of architecture. This multidisciplinary team embodies the ethos of the
project, ensuring a breadth of expertise and methodological rigor.
Each Guest Editor contributes to the advancement of the
Humanities from a distinct perspective, bringing unique insights that
highlight the richness of interdisciplinary approaches. Furthermore,
the team collectively embraces a transhumanistic point of view,
approaching the Humanities as a dynamic and evolving field that
bridges the human, technological, and cultural domains. The editors
are committed to fostering an inclusive platform that supports
innovative scholarship and a plurality of voices.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to:
 - Advance the discourse on the evolving nature of textuality in the
humanities, highlighting its intersections with other disciplines.
 - Encourage interdisciplinary collaborations that expand the scope of
text analysis and reinterpret established frameworks.
 - Provide a platform for emerging and established scholars to present
pioneering research that challenges conventional approaches.
We hope that this collection will appeal to a broad academic audience
in the humanities and related fields, stimulating cross-disciplinary
dialogue and inspiring new directions in textual studies. We are
enthusiastic about the opportunity to develop this Special Issue and
are confident it will make a meaningful contribution to the field. The
Guest Editors welcome the submission of tentative abstracts in advance
of the complete manuscript submission, providing an opportunity for
early feedback and alignment with the goals of the Special Issue.
Dr. Manuel Macías-Borrego
manuel.macias at urjc.es

Linguistic Field(s): Discourse Analysis
                     Ling & Literature
                     Pragmatics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)

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