The Journal of Sign Language and Language Convergence Studies aims to establish sign language as an independent and legitimate linguistic system and to broaden the horizon of linguistic scholarship by academically exploring the convergent relationship between sign language and spoken/written languages. This journal focuses on analyzing how sign language, as a visual language, interacts with spoken and written languages, and further investigates its role within multimodal communicative environments. It seeks to identify new directions in linguistic theory and practical language education through the intersection of sign and spoken/written languages.
The Journal of Sign Language and Language Convergence Studies highlights the linguistic and cultural significance of sign language, which has long remained marginalized in academic discourse. It responds to the contemporary demand for linguistic diversity and the expansion of expressive forms. Through convergence with various academic fields—such as sign linguistics, general linguistics, Korean linguistics, translation studies, language education, and Deaf studies—the journal proposes a new paradigm of language research that integrates both theoretical and practical dimensions.
Rather than treating the relationship between sign and spoken/written languages as merely comparative or parallel, the journal approaches it as a mutually constitutive and equal linguistic practice. Based on this perspective, it supports theoretical discussions on practical issues, including the expansion of linguistic rights for Deaf communities, sign language-based literacy education, interpretation and translation between sign and spoken languages, and the convergence of sign language arts and emerging technologies.
Through the publication of scholarly journals, regular academic forums, collaborative research with domestic and international scholars, and academic exchanges, The Journal of Sign Language and Language Convergence Studies endeavors to expand the academic foundation of sign language studies and continuously explore the possibilities of linguistic convergence. Ultimately, the journal contributes to opening new horizons in the field of linguistics.
