The Departments of English and Literary Studies, Mass Communication, and Linguistics, Nigerian & Foreign Languages at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria host five Journals (5) which publish original research articles and reviews in the fields of English Language, Literature, Creative Writing, Communication, African and Foreign Languages, and other related disciplines. The scope of all these journals is international. These journals are published biannually, and occasionally on a triannual basis when a special edition is released. All submissions must be written in English. Abstracts of articles on African and foreign languages may also be written in those languages, accompanied by English translations.

Journals

  • LALICO Journal of Languages, Literature, and Communication

    LALICO Journal of Languages, Literature and Communication is a publication of the Departments of English and Literary Studies, Mass Communication, and Linguistics, Nigerian & Foreign Languages at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The mission of the journal is to inform, educate, challenge, and stimulate interest and debate among practitioners and scholars on all aspects of language, literature, communication, and humanities in general. The journal publishes original empirical materials concerning all aspects of language, literature, and communication. The journal is published biannually, and occasionally on a triannual basis when a special edition is released.

    Website: www.lalicojournals.com
    Email: lalicojournals@gmail.com

  • LALICO Journal of Literary Studies

    The LALICO Journal of Literary Studies is a publication of the Departments of English and Literary Studies, Mass Communication, and Linguistics, Nigerian & Foreign Languages at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. As an integral part of the LALICO journal series, the journal is committed to fostering scholarly inquiry and critical engagement with literature across genres, cultures, and historical periods.

    Website: www.lalicojournals.com
    Email: lalicojournals@gmail.com

  • LALICO Journal of Multimedia and Communication Studies

    The LALICO Journal of Multimedia and Communication Studies is a publication of the Departments of English and Literary Studies, Mass Communication, and Linguistics, Nigerian & Foreign Languages at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. As part of the LALICO series, this journal is committed to promoting scholarly inquiry and fostering critical engagement with the diverse and evolving fields of multimedia and communication.

    The journal seeks to inform, educate, challenge, and stimulate debate among scholars, researchers, media practitioners, and students. It offers a platform for the dissemination of original empirical studies, theoretical explorations, critical analyses, and interdisciplinary research that explore the intersections of language, media, and communication technologies.

    Website: www.lalicojournals.com
    Email: lalicojournals@gmail.com

  • LALICO Journal of African Languages and Linguistics

    The LALICO Journal of African Languages and Linguistics is a publication of the Departments of English and Literary Studies, Mass Communication, and Linguistics, Nigerian & Foreign Languages at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. As a member of the LALICO journal series, the journal is dedicated to advancing scholarship in the fields of African languages, indigenous knowledge systems, and linguistic studies.

    The journal provides a platform for scholars, researchers, and language practitioners to explore and engage with the diverse linguistic heritage of Africa. It aims to inform, educate, and stimulate intellectual debate on issues relating to language structure, language use, language documentation, sociolinguistics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, language endangerment, multilingualism, language policy, and the interface between language and culture.

    With a strong emphasis on African languages, both indigenous and evolving, the LALICO Journal of African Languages and Linguistics promotes original research that contributes to the understanding, preservation, and revitalization of Africa’s linguistic wealth. It welcomes theoretical, descriptive, and applied linguistic studies, including comparative analyses and interdisciplinary approaches that intersect with education, literature, anthropology, and communication.

    The journal is published biannually and may feature a special triannual edition when thematic issues or conference proceedings are considered. All submissions are subject to a rigorous peer-review process to maintain high academic standards and ensure relevance to the journal’s scope.