Call for Book Chapters Publication 2025

Handbook of Corpus Linguistics: Theories, Methods, and Applications

The Corpus Research Center (CRC) MUL is pleased to announce a call for book chapters’ publication for the Handbook of Corpus Linguistics. This handbook aims to provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary exploration of corpus linguistics, covering theoretical foundations, methodologies, tools, and applications across diverse linguistic contexts.

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Important Dates

Sections and Chapters

Sr #ChaptersChapters
1Foundations of Corpus LinguisticsIntroduction to Corpus Linguistics
History and Evolution
Types of Corpora
Corpus Design Principles
Compilation and Collection
2Corpus Annotation & Linguistic AnalysisTokenization, Lemmatization, Stemming
Morphosyntactic & POS Tagging
Syntactic Parsing
Semantic & Pragmatic Annotation
Named Entity Recognition (NER)
Error Annotation
3Theories & ModelsUsage-Based Linguistics
Construction Grammar
Systemic Functional Linguistics
Sociolinguistics & Variation
Lexical Priming
Phraseology & Idioms
4Data Processing & Analysis ToolsCorpus Query Languages
Keyword & Keyness Analysis
Collocations, N-Grams, Concordances
Dependency Parsing
Frequency & Statistical Analysis
Visualization of Corpus Data
5Specialized Corpora & ApplicationsLearner Corpora & SLA
Spoken vs. Written Corpora
Multimodal & Digital Media
Medical & Legal Corpora
Forensic Linguistics
Historical & Translation Corpora

6Computational & NLP ApproachesNLP with Corpora
Machine Learning
Big Data & Large Corpora
Sentiment Analysis
Deep Learning
AI & Language Technology

7Language Teaching & ResearchData-Driven Learning (DDL)
ELT & Applied Linguistics
ESP, EAP & Syllabus Design
Learner Dictionaries
Error Analysis & Interlanguage
Stylistics & Literary Studies
8Future DirectionsEthics, Bias, Fairness
Multilingualism
Social Media & Digital Humanities
Cognitive Linguistics
Interdisciplinary Trends

Proposal Submission Guidelines

Purpose: Authors are invited to submit a proposal (i.e., concept note) for a book chapter that aligns with the themes and sections of the handbook. This proposal will be evaluated for relevance, originality, clarity, and contribution to the field of corpus linguistics.

Submission Components: 
Each proposal must include the following:

  • Proposed Chapter Title
    o Concise and specific        
    o Reflective of the core idea
  • Author(s) Information
    o Full name(s)
    o Institutional affiliation and designation
    o Contact email and phone number.
  • Section Selection
    o Clearly mention which section of the handbook your chapter aligns
  • Proposal Summary
    o Length: 300–500 words
    o Clearly describe:
       o The chapter’s purpose and central theme
       o Key theoretical or methodological focus
       o Potential structure or key components
       o Relevance to corpus linguistics
       o Expected contribution or novelty
  • Keywords
    o 3–5 relevant keywords
  • Brief Author Bio (100–150 words)
    o Include academic background, expertise, and relevant publications (if any)
  • References
    Minimum 5 References

Formatting

  • Font:
    Times New Roman, 12 pt.
  • Spacing:
    1.5 line spacing
  • Margins:
    1 inch on all sides
  • File format:
    Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)

Full Chapter Submission Guidelines

Once your proposal is approved, you will be invited to submit a complete chapter. The final chapter will undergo a double-blind peer review process before inclusion in the handbook.

Full Chapter Requirements

  • Title Page
    o Chapter title
    o Author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact email(s)
    o Section of the handbook
    o Word count (excluding references)
  • Chapter Structure (recommended)
    o Abstract (150–250 words)
    o Keywords (3–5)
    o Introduction
    o Main Body (divided into sub-sections as appropriate)
    o Conclusion
    o References (APA 7th Edition style)
  • Chapter Length
    o 10 to 25 pages (excluding references)
    o Word count: approx. 4,000–7,500 words
  • Formatting Guidelines
    o Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
    o Line spacing: 1.5
    o Paragraphs: Left-aligned, no extra space between paragraphs
    o Referencing: APA 7th edition
    o File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
  • Originality & Ethics
    o The chapter must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
    o Proper citation of sources is mandatory.
    o A plagiarism check may be performed.
  • Additional Files Required
    o Signed Author Declaration Form (template will be provided)
    o Proof of payment (see below)

Publication Fee

  • Pakistan:
    6,000 PKR per chapter (including one hard copy and shipping charges)

  • International Authors:
    o $40 USD for soft copy (E-book) per chapter
    o $50 USD for one hard copy including shipping charges per chapter (optional)

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism must be below 19% to meet academic integrity standards.

Submit Book Chapter
Editor:

Prof. Dr. Zafar Iqbal Bhatti
Director, Corpus Research Center
Minhaj University Lahore 

For Queries/Contact:

Mr. Hasanat Ahmad
Coordinator, Corpus Research Center
Minhaj University Lahore
Email: admin.crc@mul.edu.pk
Whatsapp: +92-316-7685667 

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