Author(s)

Mengyi Huang ¹, Huixia Ning ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Foreign Languages, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450000, China

Corresponding Author

Mengyi Huang

ABSTRACT

This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of foreign literature journals centered on the theme of "ghost," published in the CSSCI database from 1998 to 2023. The analysis delves into three key dimensions: distribution patterns, critical methodologies, and research trends. The results highlight that core journals exploring the theme of "ghost" exhibit limited publication frequency as platforms. Notably, these journals predominantly focus on novel and drama studies, with a significant emphasis on Shakespearean drama research. In terms of critical methodologies and research perspectives, there is an observable upward trajectory in the adoption of innovative approaches such as "literary cultural history," "interdisciplinary research," and "literary cartography." A burgeoning interest in cross-text analysis has emerged as a fresh research avenue. The integration of new methodologies and emerging research interests offers a more comprehensive elucidation of the depth encapsulated in foreign literary works themed around "ghosts." Nevertheless, considering the lenses of literary text analysis and real-world applicability, it becomes evident that domestic research concerning foreign literature with a "ghost" motif should transcend academic boundaries and encompass broader real-world contexts.

KEYWORDS

Ghost, foreign literature, bibliometric analysis, CSSCI database, critical approaches, research trends

CITE THIS PAPER

Mengyi Huang, Huixia Ning, A Bibliometric Analysis of Foreign Literature Research on the Theme of "Ghost" in the CSSCI Database (1998-2023) . Lecture Notes on Language and Literature (2023) Vol. 6: 14-19. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/langl.2023.061703.

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