About the Journal

Beyond Babel: BU Journal of Language, Literature and Humanities is a bilingual, peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Department of Languages and Literary Studies, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. The journal is devoted to the advancement of knowledge in the broad domains of English and French Studies, with emphasis on language and linguistics, applied linguistics, as well as the literatures and cultures of English- and French-speaking societies.

Conceived as an interdisciplinary scholarly forum, the journal provides space for critical inquiry, theoretical engagement, and empirical research that illuminate the intersections of language, literature, and culture. By accommodating contributions in both English and French, Beyond Babel underscores the significance of linguistic plurality in the production and dissemination of humanistic knowledge.

The journal seeks to represent high standards of academic scholarship while remaining accessible to a diverse intellectual community in the humanities and education. Its editorial orientation is toward rigorous peer review, methodological diversity, and cross-disciplinary dialogue, thereby ensuring that published works contribute substantively to ongoing debates in language and literary studies.

Subject Areas

Beyond Babel publishes research in the following subject areas:

  • Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
  • Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics
  • Pragmatics, Discourse Analysis, and Sociolinguistics
  • Translation and Interpretation Studies
  • Comparative Literature and World Literatures
  • Postcolonial Studies and Cultural Theory
  • French and Francophone Studies
  • English Language and Literature
  • Language Pedagogy and Curriculum Development
  • Interdisciplinary Studies across Humanities and Education

Publication Frequency

Beyond Babel is published twice a year, with issues appearing in April and June. Each issue is made available in both print and electronic formats under Open Access, with every article assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure persistent citation and scholarly visibility. The journal is indexed in Google Scholar, Open Aire, Zenodo, Dimensions, and Garuda, thereby enhancing its global reach and academic impact.

General Editors

Prof. Mobolanle E. Sotunsa

Prof. Oluwabunmi Idowu

Editor-In-Chief

Dr. Gift Ngozi Okata

Editors

Dr. Ezinwanyi Adam

Dr. Kparou Cyril

Dr. Kalejaiye Abiola

Online and Production Editor

Adebayo Akinsanya Atchrimi