Critical Language and Literary Studies

Journal Archive

Critical Language and Literary Studies (CLLS) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by Shahid Beheshti University. The journal publishes original research in literary theory and criticism, and language education. CLLS welcomes theoretically informed scholarship that contributes to contemporary debates in literary theory, literary criticism, and foreign language education.

 

The journal publishes one themed issue annually.

CFP for Themed Issue in English:

Aquatic Absence-Presence in World Literatures

Click here to see the CFP

First issue: 2008

Publication frequency: Quarterly from Spring 2026 (semiannual until Winter 2025)

Scope: Interdisciplinary Literary criticism; Technology and Teaching Foreign Languages

Language of publication: Persian and English

Publication format: Electronic only - Full Open Access

Citation and Referencing: Chicago

Articles per issue: 8-10 (Quarterly)

APC: There is no Article Processing Charge (APC)

Review policy: Editorial first screening; Double-blind Peer review by at least 2 reviewers

Acceptance Rate: 14% (2026)

Average First screening period: 7 days

Peer Review duration and first results: 8-12 weeks

Open Early Access: Yes (full open access to pre-print drafts & early access to new issues)

Copyright license: Creative Commons, BY-NC

Indexing: DOAJ, MLA, ERIH, NLAI, ISC

Email: clls@sbu.ac.ir

CLLS is funded and published by Shahid Beheshti University Research Council.

 

The journal abides by COPE publishing ethics, and submissions will be rigorously checked for originality via iThenticate and Samimnoor.

CLLS neither tolerates nor engages in any form of commercial advertisement or marketing.

 

Current Issue: Volume 23, Issue 37 - Serial Number 14, June 2026, Pages 1-152 (Persian)