TESL CANADA JOURNAL
TESL CANADA · CA · Est. 1984
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Aims & Scope
The TESL Canada Journal is an open-access peer-reviewed journal publishing in the areas of teaching and learning of official languages (English and French), minority, heritage or Aboriginal languages, and research relevant to language teacher education and development. Publishing since 1984, the journal aims to represent the inseparable scholarly and professional interests of teachers and researchers in the field of English as a Second Language (ESL) across the country. The journal publishes biannually and welcomes previously unpublished manuscripts. These include full-length articles dealing with research and theorization, book reviews, perspectives and surveys, and contributions directed towards critical thought about classroom-teaching strategies. Additional Special Issues of the journal address specific themes and topics.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Frequently asked questions about TESL CANADA JOURNAL
Is TESL CANADA JOURNAL a predatory journal?
TESL CANADA JOURNAL was withdrawn from the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) — DOAJ's stated reason: "Journal is not open access" (2017-01-10). Withdrawal is not a predatory verdict, but it is a material editorial signal; it remains indexed in Web of Science. Verify the journal's current status on DOAJ and its official site before submitting.
What is the impact factor of TESL CANADA JOURNAL?
TESL CANADA JOURNAL is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.
Is TESL CANADA JOURNAL indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
TESL CANADA JOURNAL is indexed in Web of Science.
What is the aims and scope of TESL CANADA JOURNAL?
The TESL Canada Journal is an open-access peer-reviewed journal publishing in the areas of teaching and learning of official languages (English and French), minority, heritage or Aboriginal languages, and research relevant to language teacher education and development. Publishing since 1984, the journal aims to represent the inseparable scholarly and professional interests of teachers and researchers in the field of English as a Second Language (ESL) across the country. The journal publishes biannually and welcomes previously unpublished manuscripts. These include full-length articles dealing
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