https://jcsll.gta.org.uk/index.php/home/issue/feed Journal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature 2024-12-10T07:51:38+00:00 Claudia Davis jcsll@gta.org.uk Open Journal Systems journal of crJournal of Critical Studies in Language and Literature (JCSLL) is a bimonthly double-blind peer-reviewed "Premier" open access journal that represents an interdisciplinary and critical forum for analysing and discussing the various dimensions in the interplay between language, literature, and translation. It locates at the intersection of disciplines including linguistics, discourse studies, stylistic analysis, linguistic analysis of literature, comparative literature, literary criticism, translation studies, literary translation and related areas. It focuses mainly on the empirically and critically founded research on the role of language, literature, and translation in all social processes and dynamics. https://jcsll.gta.org.uk/index.php/home/article/view/311 A Study of Wyndham Lewis’s Hitler (1931) and The Hitler Cult (1939) in the Light of Literary Modernism and Politics 2024-11-29T20:09:29+00:00 Mohsen Gholami gholami.m1357@gmail.com <p>The present research delves into Wyndham Lewis’s political writings <em>Hitler</em> (1931) and <em>The Hitler Cult</em> (1939) through the critical viewpoint of Leon Surette to magnify modernism and its intersections with politics. Surette’s analytical approach stresses the ambivalent feelings and apparent contradictions in Lewis’s involvement with fascism, totalitarianism, and the broader political context of the interwar period (1918-1939). By examining these polemical and disputatious works through Surette’s lens, this research paper seeks to unravel how Lewis’s literary modernism wrestle with the political realities of his time, especially the peak and trough of Adolf Hitler and the allure of authoritarianism. In this fashion, <em>Hitler</em> (1931) portrays Lewis’s sophisticated mind and often contentious position, amalgamating modernist techniques with a problematic portrayal of Hitler as both a political figure and a modernist symbol. In contrast, <em>The Hitler Cult</em> (1939) manifests a marked change in Lewis’s perspective, moving from ambivalence to a more explicit conviction of the Nazi movement and the potential dangers of cult-like political extremism.&nbsp; In the end, this paper argues that <em>Hitler</em> and <em>The Hitler Cult</em> provide a nuanced and often contradictory exploration of the intersection between literary modernism and politics.</p> 2024-11-29T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 https://jcsll.gta.org.uk/index.php/home/article/view/312 The Different Faces of the Trickster: The Psychoanalyst and the Buddhist in Iris Murdoch's A Severed Head and The Sea, The Sea 2024-11-29T20:18:54+00:00 Soheila Farhani Nejad Soheila.farhani@gmail.com <p>In Iris Murdoch’s novels, characters often search for a sense of purpose in life by attaching themselves to figures of authority. Two prominent powerful figures in her fiction are the characters of the psychoanalyst and the Buddhist. This study examines the way Murdoch has used the mythical trickster figure to highlight the opposing characteristics of the psychoanalyst and the Buddhist in the character of Palmer in <em>A Severed Head</em> and James in <em>The Sea, The Sea</em>. In these novels, both characters are portrayed as trickster figures who have a healing function in the lives of those around them. But while in <em>A Severed Head</em> Palmer uses the language of psychotherapy to further his own self-interests, in James’ character, Murdoch’s notion of the necessity of attending to other’s emotional and spiritual well-being is emphasized. This argument is supported by referring to Murdoch’s distrust of the ability of psychotherapy to solve individuals’ spiritual problems.&nbsp;</p> 2024-11-29T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 https://jcsll.gta.org.uk/index.php/home/article/view/313 Book Review: Pan, F. (Ed.). (2024). AI in Language Teaching, Learning, And Assessment. Pennsylvania: IGI Global 2024-11-29T20:30:23+00:00 Jacqueline Żammit jacqueline.zammit@um.edu.mt <p>As a scholar and educator working at the intersection of applied linguistics and educational technology, I was immediately drawn to <em>AI in Language Teaching, Learning, and Assessment</em>, edited by Fang Pan. My current research focuses on the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning environments, and I have firsthand experience integrating AI tools into my language instruction practices. This context positions me well to critically evaluate the text, which offers an ambitious exploration of AI’s transformative role in language education. The book, published in 2024 by IGI Global, provides a timely and comprehensive assessment of AI’s integration into teaching, learning, and assessment—a subject of growing importance in the field of applied linguistics.</p> 2024-11-29T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 https://jcsll.gta.org.uk/index.php/home/article/view/316 Gender Neutralization in Naomi Midori Novel’s Patient: The Struggle of Feminism-Masculinism 2024-12-06T20:24:44+00:00 Diva Kinanti Kartikaningtyas kinanthie83@gmail.com Onok Yayang Pamungkas kinanthie83@gmail.com <p>The purpose of this study is to comprehensively understand the phenomenon of the struggle between feminism and masculinism which is influenced by the neutralization of the main character in the novel <em>Patient </em>by Naomi Midori. The objects studied are in the form of words, sentences. The data collection technique is by reading and recording techniques. The data analysis is using the Miles and Huberman’s analysis mode, namely data reduction, data exposure and drawing conclusions and verification. The results of the study show that the concept of radical feminism is influenced by neutralization, namely rationalizing crime for equality. Meanwhile, masculinity influenced by neutralization is concerned with justified helplessness. The form of neutralization of the two genders is implicitly visualized in the cover of the novel <em>Patient</em>. The implication of this study is that it can conduct studies from different literary perspectives, such as psychology and anthropology. Diverse assessments can provide developments in both theoretical and practical aspects.</p> 2024-12-06T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024 https://jcsll.gta.org.uk/index.php/home/article/view/317 MSU-Main as Heterotopia: Perspectives and Memories of Retired Meranaw Employees 2024-12-10T07:51:38+00:00 Mosa-ab Z. Mangurun mosab.mangurun@msumain.edu.ph <p>This study examines Mindanao State University-Main Campus at Marawi through the lens of Foucault's concept of heterotopia, exploring its role as a unique academia within the complex socio-political landscape of the Bangsamoro region. A mixed-methods approach, including document analysis, ethnographic interviews, and autoethnographic reflection, was used to investigate the experiences of retired Meranaw employees and the campus as an emplacement. The study reveals MSU-Main as a multifaceted heterotopic space, simultaneously embodying characteristics of both crisis and deviance heterotopias. It originally functioned as an apparatus of the Philippine Government while serving as a 'social laboratory' for cultural integration. Findings indicate its complex feature as an apparatus of power, as a socio-economic base, with a striking ethnopolitical characteristic, and a tendency to mirror the socio-cultural expectations of its location. Its characteristic as physical territory is shaped by the resistance of indigeneity over the constitutionality of land ownership. It uncovers tensions between the university's mandate for diversity and recent demographic shifts and its perception as a symbol of state power during periods of conflict. Despite challenges, the research reveals MSU-Main as a site of intercultural harmony and mutual support, particularly evident during times of crisis. This study contributes to the understanding of educational institutions in post-colonial contexts, offering insights into the role of universities in shaping cultural identities and navigating complex power dynamics. It provides a foundation for future research on the long-term effects of heterotopic educational spaces and their potential to foster inclusive, culturally sensitive learning environments.</p> 2024-12-09T00:00:00+00:00 Copyright (c) 2024