The journal publishes research on German dialects and related language varieties. Articles analyze phonological, morphological, and syntactic phenomena, often focusing on variation and change within specific regions or social groups. The scope also includes sociolinguistic aspects, language contact, and the use of dialect in educational materials and literature.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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Linguistics and LanguageQ3
Sociology and Political ScienceQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Language & LinguisticsLinguistics
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceLinguistics and Language
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Linguistic research and analysisLinguistic Education and PedagogyLinguistics, Language Diversity, and IdentityLinguistics and language evolutionLinguistic Variation and MorphologyLexicography and Language StudiesGender Studies in LanguageLinguistics and Cultural StudiesPhonetics and Phonology ResearchHistorical Linguistics and Language Studies