New Horizons in English Studies

20/01/2025

Today let's hear from our authors, Zhe Xiong and Quntao Wu: "In our article, we wanted to explore how the picturebook adaptation of "Blowin' in the Wind" artfully integrates modalities such as music, illustrations, translations, and annotations to interpret the song’s idealism, fraternity, and Zen wisdom." Read the full article here: https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/17917

Visualizing the Invisible: A Multimodal Analysis of How the Blowin’ in the Wind Picturebook Adaptation Interprets Abstract Song Themes

18/01/2025

First up, let's hear from Katarzyna Nitka: "In my article, I explored the press discourse of Victorian Britain to analyse the language used in discussions surrounding the infamous Magdalene asylums, also known as Magdalene laundries. These institutions, though ostensibly founded to provide refuge for “fallen women,” often became sites of systemic abuse and mistreatment. The objective of my article was to uncover societal attitudes toward these organisations, their personnel, and the women in their care, thereby shedding light on the mindset of at least a segment of Victorian society. I aimed to demonstrate how language – shaped by prevailing religious doctrines and social norms – served to reinforce societal taboos and exonerate those in power from accountability for perpetuating economic inequalities that disproportionately affected society’s most vulnerable members."

The full article can be found below: https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/17936

18/01/2025

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New Horizons in English Studies established in 2016 publishes research in English-language literatures, linguistics, and cultural studies. It welcomes submissions from undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students, as well as professionals in the relevant fields. Due to our commitment to the open...

31/12/2024

📢 Exciting News from New Horizons in English Studies!

We are thrilled to announce the introduction of a brand-new section in our journal: MigraMedia! 🎉

The three articles in the Culture & Media section were created as part of the MigraMedia project, co-financed by the European Union 🇪🇺. These articles are the results of incredible student projects supervised by consortium members from Germany and Turkey.

🔗 Learn more about the MigraMedia project here: https://www.uni-hildesheim.de/migramedia/

📚 Explore the latest issue of New Horizons: https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/

We are proud to showcase these collaborative and innovative efforts in our journal. Check out the articles and join the conversation!

New Horizons in English Studies established in 2016 publishes research in English-language literatures, linguistics, and cultural studies. It welcomes submissions from undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students, as well as professionals in the relevant fields. Due to our commitment to the open...

31/12/2024

🌟 Warm New Year's Greetings from New Horizons in English Studies!

We hope this message finds you well and wrapped in the spirit of the season. 🎄

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news – the latest issue of New Horizons in English Studies is now published! 🥳

Dive into cutting-edge research and thought-provoking insights contributed by a global community of scholars. 📚🌍

🔗 Read the new issue here:https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/issue/view/935

Feel free to share your favorite articles and spread the word! 🙌

20/09/2024

Aleksandra Sobczak and Patrycja Rogala's insightful article delves into Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, analyzing the distinct facets of femininity embodied by the March sisters and revealing how Alcott's characters challenge the notion of a single definition of womanhood. https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/15183

18/09/2024

Check out Karolina Kmita's compelling exploration of the hair salon in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah, analyzing it as a microcosm for postcolonial self-representation and the intersectional dynamics of beauty, identity, and cultural discourse. https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/15066 photo: freepic

16/09/2024

Don't miss Julia Zygan's insightful analysis of Valerie Martin's Mary Reilly through the lens of intertextuality, offering a deep dive into the novel's dialogue with Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and its fresh perspective on silenced voices.
https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/14897 Photo: freepik

09/09/2024

Explore Izabela Olszak's article, The Impact of Service-Learning on English Education. A Socio-Cultural Project as an Attempt to Increase Cultural Awareness, which highlights how Service-Learning (SL) fosters active student engagement and enhances cultural awareness in English education. This insightful study examines the benefits and challenges of integrating SL into university curricula, demonstrating its value in bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application for future English teachers. https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/15486 phot. freepik

06/09/2024

Check out the article "English Language Skills for Islamic Economic Students: Expectation versus Reality" to explore the gap between what students and instructors view as essential English skills in Islamic Economics. This study highlights the need for a revised curriculum, as students prioritize speaking and writing, while instructors emphasize reading and grammar, offering valuable insights for improving English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses. https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/15613

04/09/2024

Dive into this insightful article that contrasts Hungarian and Bulgarian banking terminology, highlighting unique linguistic patterns and metaphorical frameworks. Discover how Hungarian relies on native expressions, while Bulgarian incorporates foreign loanwords, reflecting different cognitive perspectives in financial language.
https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/14564 phot. from freepik

19/07/2024

Explore the critical discourse analysis of Fox News' partisan reporting during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing biases and discursive strategies, in issue no. 8 of New Horizons in English Studies. Dive into the detailed examination of "Fox and Friends" transcripts to understand the motivations behind Fox’s reporting style. Don't miss the full article by Petr Hans! Photo by Anna Shvets. https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/15682

17/07/2024

Discover how conceptual metaphors reveal intentions to deceive in narratives by Elizabeth Holmes and Sabrina Butler in the latest issue of New Horizons in English Studies. This insightful study explores linguistic cues to dishonesty and offers new perspectives on the characteristics of truthful versus deceptive speech. Read Eszter Éva Skrobák's article at: https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/14707 Photo by Markus Winkler.

15/07/2024

Explore the intriguing interplay of universal and cross-cultural conceptualizations of the "cold heart" metaphor in the latest study featured in issue no. 8 of New Horizons in English Studies. Discover how bodily experiences and cultural perspectives shape our understanding of abstract concepts. Don't miss out on this fascinating read! https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/14560 Photo by OĞUZHAN YAVUZ.

12/07/2024

Let's hear from one of our authors, lias Ben Mna about his fascinating article titled "Ghostface Needs a Hug – Self-care and the Return of the Repressed in Scream (2022)! :D

"In my article, I explore how the combination of sequel and reboot in the 2022 horror movie “Scream” informs personal strategies for dealing with trauma. Building on the psychoanalytical concept of the “return of the repressed”, I argue that the individualistic self-care strategies pursued by protagonist Sam Carpenter are doomed to fail, as they do not address the collective dimension of the trauma visited upon her family and the town of Woodsboro. This plays into the cyclical format of the Scream franchise and allows for a subtle critique of neoliberal and gendered conceptions of self-optimization. Through this analysis, I outline the contours of a society in perpetual crisis mode, which can only resolve its underlying issues by both remembering and moving on from the past collectively."

Read the full article for free at https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/15714

22/02/2024

Now let's hear from Neli Dömötöri-Radenkova, our contributor who wrote an article about Conceptual metaphors in Hungarian and Bulgarian banking terminology.

"In my article, I explored Hungarian and Bulgarian banking terminology from a cognitive linguistic perspective through public documents of the Hungarian OTP Bank and its subsidiary in Bulgaria – DSK Bank. My goal was to detect conceptual metaphors in the two languages and to spot possible similarities and differences. I investigated the mental images related to certain financial operations and monetary transactions. I wanted to find out how English as a global language has influenced the banking terminology of Hungarian and Bulgarian. The latter seems to be heavily affected by English economic vocabulary."

Read the full article here: https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/14564

20/02/2024

Let's hear from one of our contributors, Shan Zhang:

"In my article, I wanted to offer a nuanced analysis of “cold heart” metaphors in Chinese and English, rather than simply categorizing cold-related terms as solely “cold”. I believe that varying degrees of coldness signify the intensity of emotions. This research aims to prove that the cultural backgrounds impact the perspectivization of certain conceptual metaphors. Investigating body metaphors is a way to approach cultural diversities."

You can read the full article in open access here: https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/article/view/14560

20/02/2024

Exciting news! 🤩Starting this week we'll be publishing a series of posts featuring blurbs written by our dear Contributors. In the meantime, take a look at our latest issue available in
https://journals.umcs.pl/nh/issue/view/863/showToc