Journal of Immersion and Content-Based Language Education
Abstract
The Journal of Immersion and Content-Based Language Education (JICB)invites research and theoretical papers related to all levels (from pre-Kindergarten to university) of language education contexts in which language is used as the vehicle to teach subject matter content, including but not limited to: bi- and multilingual education; all forms of language immersion education that strive for additive bilingualism; subject-matter driven minority, heritage, and Indigenous language education; dual language education; content-based language instruction (CBI); content and language integrated learning (CLIL); English-medium instruction (EMI); language across the curriculum; sheltered English as a second language (ESL); language for specific and academic purposes. More details can be found in the general submission guidelines.JICB editors welcome submissions that report on empirical research and/or offer theoretical discussions, with a preference for innovative submissions that push the field forward and generate new knowledge. The content of the journal is geographically broad and multidisciplinary (e.g., education; applied linguistics; anthropology; sociology; psychology; speech, language, hearing sciences; language policy and planning; etc.). The JICB supports the use of a wide range of research methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, action research).Peer Review Policy: All articles submitted to this journal undergo rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and blind review by at least two anonymous referees.JICB publishes its articles Online First.Social media presence: https://bsky.app/profile/jicbsocial.bsky.social
Fields of Study & Subjects
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Multilingual Education and Policy
EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Immersion and Content-Based Language Education
- Publisher
- John Benjamins Publishing Company
- Publication date
- 4 September 2026
- Language
- EN