In the 35th issue of Critical Language and Literary Studies, CLLS, the journal positions itself as both mirror and compass: reflecting the current preoccupations of scholars in linguistics, literary studies, translation, education and beyond, and offering pointers toward emerging questions that demand sustained attention. By providing a substantial portion of its research in English alongside articles in Persian, the journal also broadens its horizons of readability and extends the reach of Iranian scholarship to a wider audience, helping bridge communities of inquiry across languages. I look forward to seeing future issues further develop these threads — to see more studies that link structure with experience, that integrate theory with ethical concerns, and that explore how globalizing forces, local literatures, technological change, and pedagogical needs all co-shape the evolving landscapes of language and literature.
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