The Journal of English and Germanic Philology focuses on the study of medieval literature and culture, with a particular emphasis on Old English, Old Norse, and Middle English texts. It examines religious practices, literary traditions, historical writing, and linguistic variations within these traditions. The journal also explores the transmission and reception of texts, the role of women, and the intersection of literature with material culture and intellectual history.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Literature and Literary TheoryQ2
Linguistics and LanguageQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Language & LinguisticsLiterature, British IslesLiterature, German, Dutch, ScandinavianMedieval & Renaissance Studies
Scopus Categories
Literature and Literary TheoryLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Medieval Literature and HistoryLinguistics and language evolutionHistorical, Literary, and Cultural StudiesHistorical and Archaeological StudiesReformation and Early Modern Christianity