Language in Society is a major international journal that publishes original research on the social aspects of language. It is the official journal of the Sociolinguistics Section of the Linguistic Society of America and the International Sociolinguistic Association. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, discourse analysis, pragmatics, and the sociology of language.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Linguistics and LanguageQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
LinguisticsSociology
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Linguistic Variation and MorphologyMultilingual Education and PolicyLanguage, Discourse, Communication StrategiesLinguistics, Language Diversity, and IdentityGender Studies in LanguageDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesLanguage, Metaphor, and CognitionLegal Cases and CommentaryHistorical Linguistics and Language Studies