- About Journal of Universal Language
- The Sejong University Language Research Institute was established in 1996 under the name "World Language Research Institute," following a visionary proposal by its founder, Dr. Myung-Gun Choo. The institute has since been dedicated to addressing linguistic imbalances and the resulting social inequalities through its research and initiatives. The Journal of Universal Language is an international research journal and it is published by the Language Research Institute at Sejong University biannually. The goal of the Journal of Universal Language is to foster, present, and disseminate interdisciplinary research concentrating on universal languages. Language barriers have long played a major role in social and political conflicts around the world, and we believe that the development of a universal language is the key to easing tensions. We welcome theoretical and empirical papers that explore various dimensions of natural languages and the need for a universal language. In this regard, the JUL is multidisciplinary in nature and invites scholars from different fields, including but not limited to general, applied, and interdisciplinary linguistics, language policy, terminology, artificial languages, philosophy, sociology, psychology, anthropology, history, law, politics, religion, translation, economics, and business.
CURRENT ISSUE: Mar 2025, Vol. 26 , No. 1
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Symbolism as Meaning Strategy in Tanure Ojaide’s Poetry: A Linguistic Approach
Journal of Universal Language 2025;26(1):1-36.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2025.26.1.1 |
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Typological and Universal Influences on the Acquisition of Alternating Unaccusative Constructions: A Study of Moroccan EFL Learners
Journal of Universal Language 2025;26(1):37-67.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2025.26.1.37 |
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Resolving Pronoun Ambiguity: Comparing Bible Translations in English and an Artificial Auxiliary Language
Journal of Universal Language 2025;26(1):69-99.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2025.26.1.69 |
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Journal of Universal Language 2025;26(1):101-132.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2025.26.1.101 |
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Language Planning in Curriculum Review and Harmonisation of Courses in African Tertiary Institutions
Journal of Universal Language 2025;26(1):133-158.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2025.26.1.133 |
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Language Preference as a Precursor to Displacement and Extinction in Nigeria: The Roles of English Language and Nigerian Pidgin
Journal of Universal Language 2016;17(2):111-143.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2016.17.2.111 |
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Journal of Universal Language 2024;25(2):51-92.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2024.25.2.51 |
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AI Chatbots and Linguistic Injustice
Journal of Universal Language 2024;25(1):99-119.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2024.25.1.99 |
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Morphological Features of Nigerian Pidgin in the Football Commentary
Journal of Universal Language 2021;22(1):27-64.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2021.22.1.27 |
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Multilingualism, Social Inequality, and the Need for a Universal Language
Journal of Universal Language 2023;24(1):77-93.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2023.24.1.77 |
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Inclusory Plural Pronominal Constructions in Hungarian: A Comparative Syntactic Study with an Outlook to Universal Grammar
Journal of Universal Language 2024;25(2):1-49.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2024.25.2.1 |
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Journal of Universal Language 2019;20(2):1-27.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2019.20.2.1 |
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Hypotheses on the Diachronic Development of the Akan Language Group
Journal of Universal Language 2016;17(1):1-51.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2016.17.1.1 |
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The Fall and Rise of Universals on Relativization
Journal of Universal Language 2005;6(1):125-157.
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The European Union’s Need for an International Auxiliary Language
Journal of Universal Language 2005;6(1):1-28.
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Subject–verb Inversion in Greek: Implications for Head Movement and Typology
Journal of Universal Language 2006;7(1):91-137.
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A Comparison of Unish Grammar with Esperanto
Journal of Universal Language 2002;3(2):57-74.
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A Typological Study of Tonal Systems of Japanese and Prinmi: Towards a Definition of Pitch-accent Languages
Journal of Universal Language 2006;7(2):1-35.
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Journal of Universal Language 2023;24(1):77-93.
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Journal of Universal Language 2001;2(1):3-14.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2001.2.1.3 |
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Languages and Universals
Journal of Universal Language 2003;4(1):33-74.
https://doi.org/10.22425/jul.2003.4.1.33 |