Facets of Greek Language

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of Languages titled “Facets of Greek Language”. Investigating the various aspects of the Greek language deepens our understanding of its structure, rules, and patterns and allows us to explore the unique features of Greek grammar, syntax, phonology, morphology, and semantics. This contributes to broader linguistic theories, helping to uncover the universals and specificities of language. The investigation of various facets of the Greek language across the lifespan, encompassing typical and atypical populations, developmental and acquired disorders, and clinical aspects, provides valuable insights into the intricate nature of language processing and functioning and allows for a comprehensive comprehension of the Greek language and its manifestations in diverse populations and contexts.

• Typical Language Development: The exploration of Greek language development in typically developing individuals enables the exploration of customary milestones, trajectories, and patterns of language acquisition from early childhood to adolescence and adulthood. Through the study of linguistic abilities, vocabulary growth, grammatical development, and pragmatic skills in individuals with typical language development, a baseline can be established for comparison with those who experience language difficulties.
• Atypical Language Development: The examination of the Greek language in individuals with atypical language development, such as developmental speech and language disorders (SSDs, Developmental Language Disorder; specific language impairment), autism spectrum disorders, or hearing impairments, yields valuable insights into the nature of language difficulties and the underlying cognitive and neurological mechanisms. Investigating the linguistic profiles, language processing deficits, and specific challenges encountered by these populations can assist with the identification, assessment, and intervention strategies for individuals with language disorders.
• Acquired Language Disorders: The exploration of the Greek language in individuals with acquired language disorders, such as aphasia following stroke or traumatic brain injury, aids in understanding the nature of language deficits resulting from neurological damage. Studying the linguistic impairments, language comprehension difficulties, and expressive language deficits in individuals with acquired language disorders can contribute to the development of effective rehabilitation approaches and communication strategies.
• Clinical Aspects: The investigation of the clinical aspects of the Greek language involves the examination of assessment, diagnosis, and intervention practices for individuals with language disorders. By studying the effectiveness of different assessment tools, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic interventions in the Greek language context, contributions can be made to evidence-based clinical practice, optimizing outcomes for individuals receiving language intervention.
• Multilingualism: Greek is spoken by Greek communities worldwide. Studying the facets of the Greek language contributes to our understanding of multilingualism, language contact, and language variation, providing insights into language acquisition, maintenance, language shift, and the dynamics of bilingual or multilingual language use.

We request that, prior to submitting a manuscript, interested authors initially submit a proposed title and an abstract of 400 words summarizing their intended contribution. The proposal should be submitted via email to the guest editors ([email protected], and [email protected]). Abstracts will be reviewed by the guest editors for the purposes of ensuring proper fit within the scope of the Special Issue. Submissions should be anonymous and follow the guidelines for authors. Upon acceptance of a paper proposal, guidelines for preparing final papers will be provided. Full manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer-review.

Tentative completion schedule

Abstract submission deadline: November 10, 2023

Notification of abstract acceptance: December 10, 2023

Full manuscript deadline: May 10, 2024

Dr. Elena Babatsouli
Dr. Eleftheria Geronikou
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Languages is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• typical language development and use
• atypical language development and use
• multilingualism
• clinical aspects
• acquired language disorders