Cultural and Arts Studies (CAS)
Aims & Scope
Aims
- To explore the diverse dimensions of literature and the arts by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed original research, critical analyses, and theoretical discussions.
- To foster interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars, artists, and researchers, advancing knowledge and understanding of artistic expressions and their cultural, social, and historical contexts.
- To provide a platform for rigorous scholarship on topics including literary studies, visual arts, performing arts, cultural theory, and creative writing, supporting both theoretical and practice-based inquiry.
- To promote critical engagement with the role of literature and the arts in society, encouraging innovative perspectives on their cultural significance and evolving forms.
Scope
The journal covers a wide range of topics related to literature and the arts, including but not limited to:
Literary Studies and Creative Writing
- Literary theory and criticism, including narrative studies, genre analysis, literary history, and contemporary literary movements
- Comparative and world literature, including cross-cultural literary traditions, postcolonial literature, and transnational narratives
- Creative writing and literary practice, including poetry, fiction, drama, creative non-fiction, and explorations of the writing process
- Intersections of literature with other disciplines, including literature and philosophy, literature and history, and literary linguistics
Arts Studies and Cultural Theory
- Visual arts and art history, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, art criticism, and visual culture
- Performing arts and theatre studies, including drama, dance, performance art, theatre history, and interdisciplinary performance practices
- Music and sound studies, including musicology, musical performance, composition, popular music, and sound in culture
- Cultural theory and interdisciplinary arts, including cultural studies, critical theory, media arts, and the social and historical contexts of artistic expression
CAS welcomes original research, critical analyses, and theoretical discussions across literature and the arts. All submissions undergo rigorous peer review to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance to advancing interdisciplinary dialogue in these fields. As a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to exploring artistic expressions and their contexts, CAS supports scholarly exchange and innovation in literature and the arts worldwide.