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Modern Language Journal Template

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About the Modern Language Journal format

Modern Language Journal is a peer-reviewed journal published by Wiley, covering EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning, Multilingual Education and Policy, Second Language Learning and Teaching.

PublisherWiley
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Modern Language Journal 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inEFL/ESL Teaching and Learning Multilingual Education and Policy Second Language Learning and Teaching Historical Linguistics and Language Studies Lexicography and Language Studies
ISSN0026-7902
Citation impact (2-yr)3.81
h-index307
i10-index3,249
Total citations550,322
Article processing charge$3,450
Top institutions publishing hereThe Ohio State University
Journal websiteonlinelibrary.wiley.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Modern Language Journal per year

202
2014
140
2015
73
2016
77
2017
70
2018
83
2019
79
2020
75
2021
74
2022
74
2023
73
2024
86
2025

Citation impact of Modern Language Journal by publication year

4.4K
2014
4K
2015
5.6K
2016
4.5K
2017
2.5K
2018
5K
2019
1.7K
2020
2K
2021
1.1K
2022
498
2023
556
2024
227
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Modern Language Journal

The Art of Case Study Research

Karen E. Johnson, Robert E. Stake · 1 Jan 1996

Introduction An Intensive Study of Case Study Research Methods The Unique Case Research Questions The Nature of Qualitative Research Data Gathering Analysis and Interpretation Case Researcher Roles Triangulation Writing the Report Reflections Harper School

15,932 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Qualitative Interviewing: The Art of Hearing Data

Frank B. Brooks, Herbert J. Rubin, Irene S. Rubin · 1 Jan 1996

Chapter 1. Listening, Hearing, and Sharing Chapter 2. Research Philosophy and Qualitative Interviews Chapter 3. Qualitative Data Gathering Methods and Style Chapter 4. Designing Research for the Responsive Interviewing Model Chapter 5. Designing for Quality Chapter 6. Conversational Partnerships Chapter 7. The Responsive Interview as an Extended Conversation Chapter 8. Structure of the Responsive Interview…

11,272 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Interpreting Qualitative Data Methods for Analysing Talk, Text and Interaction

Robert C. Kleinsasser, David J. Silverman · 1 Jan 1997

This a much expanded and updated version of David Silvermans best-selling introductory textbook for the beginning qualitative researcher. Features of the New Edition: • Takes account of the flood of qualitative work since the 1990s • All chapters have been substantially rewritten with the aim of greater clarity • A new chapter on Visual Images and a considerably…

6,922 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Modern Language Journal template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Modern Language Journal format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Modern Language Journal template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Wiley format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Modern Language Journal use?
Modern Language Journal uses Author–year (Chicago) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Modern Language Journal 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Modern Language Journal?
No. DocuGuru generates the USG LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Wiley-ready Modern Language Journal document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Modern Language Journal template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Modern Language Journal format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Modern Language Journal?
Modern Language Journal is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley. DocuGuru's Modern Language Journal template matches Wiley's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Modern Language Journal PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Modern Language Journal template (the USG class) that is ready to submit to Wiley, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Modern Language Journal template cost?
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