About the Journal

Peer Review Process:

Since the CLW is published annually in the Fall (with its presentation at the annual VAL symposium), the following timeline is followed: In March following the symposium, the editor-in-chief receives all articles and contacts at least two external reviewers. The goal is for the thematic dossiers to be reviewed in full by two reviewers, although in some cases a reviewer may assess an individual article. Authors and editors receive a review report indicating whether the articles (a) are accepted, (b) are accepted with minor revisions, (c) need to undergo a second review process after substantial revisions, or (d) are rejected. The editor-in-chief compiles the reviewers’ feedback as constructively as possible for the authors and editorial team.

Objectives and Scope:

The Cahier voor Literatuurwetenschap is an annual publication consisting of four sections:

  1. A thematic dossier curated by a guest editorial team that changes annually. The dossier primarily collects contributions from the annual VAL symposium, supplemented with other relevant articles.
  2. Several open submissions outside the thematic dossier.
  3. The section “Het veld” (The Field), which features concise introductions to (new) methodological and/or theoretical directions in literary studies. Suggestions for such articles are always welcome and can be submitted to the editor-in-chief.
  4. The section “Plisa” (Platform for Literature and Society), highlighting a current valorization project in literary studies. Suggestions for these articles are welcome and can be directed to Plisa editor Lars Bernaerts.

Audience:

The publication is aimed at scholars in literary, cultural, and translation studies, as well as literature students and enthusiasts.

Open Access Policy:

This journal is an open access publication, meaning all content is freely available to users or their institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full texts of articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose without seeking prior permission from the publisher or author. The journal does not charge article processing fees.

Archiving Policy:

All issues since 2023 are available online in open access. The journal utilizes Portico and the PKP Preservation Network to create permanent archives for preservation and restoration purposes.

Privacy Policy:

The names and email addresses provided on the journal’s website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.