The German Linguistic Studies Series is a comprehensive and outstanding forum in its field. It
has borne the name of its subject in its title since the foundation of the series in the eighth
decade of the last century. The series is comprehensive in the broad spectrum of topics covered
(language levels varieties communication forms epochs) in the range of research perspectives
(theoretical and empirical studies fundamental research and applications interdisciplinarity
with psychology the social sciences etc.) and methodologies (the sole criterion is quality)
in the rhythm of research (trends are perceived and also set achievements are secured) and in
the forms of presentation (monographs textbooks collected volumes dictionaries).
Professorial theses outstanding doctoral theses pioneering research findings from wider
contexts but also the surprising stroke of genius' set the standards for inclusion in the
series.
