Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur

The Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur (ZFSL) is one of the oldest scholarly journals in the field of Romance studies, founded in 1879 by G. Koerting and E. Koschwitz. It was originally titled Zeitschrift für neufranzösische Sprache und Litteratur, with the subtitle 'with special consideration of French instruction in German schools,' reflecting the pedagogical concerns of the time. The journal covers the full historical breadth of French language and literature, including theoretical and comparative approaches, Francophonie studies, and regional languages of France such as Occitan. Its extensive review section has been a defining feature since its early years. In the same year of its founding, the first supplement volume appeared, the predecessor of today's Beihefte, which publish monographs and edited collections. Contributions are published in English, German, and French, selected by an international comité de lecture. The journal is published by Franz Steiner Verlag, part of the Mediengruppe Deutscher Apotheker Verlag. It is edited by Prof. Dr. Ulrike Schneider (literature) at Freie Universität Berlin and Prof. Dr. Guido Mensching (linguistics) at Universität Göttingen. Over its long history, the ZFSL has adapted to shifts in Romance scholarship, from its early didactic focus to a broader linguistic and literary scope, and it remains a key forum for French and Francophone studies.

The Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur (ZFSL) was founded in 1879 under the title Zeitschrift für neufranzösische Sprache und Litteratur, with the subtitle 'mit besonderer Berücksichtigung des Unterrichts im Französischen auf den deutschen Schulen' (with special consideration of French instruction in German schools). Its founders, G. Koerting and E. Koschwitz, created a publication organ for the then relatively young discipline of Romance studies. The founding came just one year after the establishment of the first Romance institute, the Königliches romanisches Seminar at the University of Bonn, where Wendelin Foerster held the first chair. Friedrich Diez had paved the way with his Grammatik der Romanischen Sprachen (1836–1844) and Etymologisches Wörterbuch (1853). In the following years, the institutional anchoring of Romance studies at German universities allowed it to assert itself against classical philology. At the same time, French gained ground in German secondary schools, and ministerial decrees pressured scholars to focus more on modern French and its didactic aspects. The ZFSL responded to this need. In its early years, the journal reflected didactic interests through sections such as 'Ausgaben französischer Werke' and 'Theorie des französischen Unterrichtes.' In 1885 the didactic subtitle disappeared; in 1889 'neufranzösisch' was changed to 'französisch,' giving the journal its current name. The change coincided with an editorial shift: when Behrens and Heinrich Koerting took over sole editorship, the direct reference to school teaching vanished, and the renaming opened the journal to contributions on Old French. From 1891 to December 1929, Behrens served as editor for nearly 40 years, a period marked by numerous reviews of textbooks and teaching materials. E. Gamillscheg became editor in 1930, and from volume 54 (1930/1931) E. Winkler joined for the literary section, splitting the journal into linguistic and literary parts. Due to World War II, publication was suspended for 12 years from 1944. In 1956 the ZFSL resumed under the editorship of Ernst Gamillscheg (linguistics) and Julius Wilhelm (literature) and was henceforth published by Franz Steiner Verlag. In 1971 H. Stimm and A. Noyer-Weidner took over, demanding more space for theory and method discussion, historical linguistics, and medieval literature, and expanding the review section. After Stimm's death, the next generation of editors took over: from 1987 to December 2010, Peter Blumenthal (linguistics) and Klaus W. Hempfer (literature) led the journal, promoting cooperation between literary and linguistic approaches and introducing the section 'Berichte über aktuelle Forschungsprojekte und -institutionen.' The journal continues to be published by Franz Steiner Verlag, with an international comité de lecture and contributions in English, German, and French.

• 1987

  Peter Blumenthal (linguistics) and Klaus W. Hempfer (literature) become editors (until December 2010), promoting interdisciplinary approaches.

• 1971

  H. Stimm and A. Noyer-Weidner take over, expanding theory and method discussion and the review section.

• 1956

  Resumes under Ernst Gamillscheg (linguistics) and Julius Wilhelm (literature); published by Franz Steiner Verlag.

• 1944

  Publication suspended for 12 years due to World War II.

• 1930

  E. Gamillscheg becomes editor; from vol. 54 E. Winkler joins for literary section, splitting journal into linguistic and literary parts.

• 1891

  Behrens begins nearly 40 years as editor (until December 1929).

• 1889

  'Neufranzösisch' changed to 'französisch'; journal adopts current title.

• 1885

  Didactic subtitle disappears under editors Behrens and Heinrich Koerting.

• 1879

  Founded as Zeitschrift für neufranzösische Sprache und Litteratur by G. Koerting and E. Koschwitz; first supplement volume appears.

A traditional, internationally oriented academic journal for French and Romance language and literature, with a strong review section and a broad historical and methodological scope.

• Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur

• Beihefte

1. 1Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur | Franz Steiner Verlagsteiner-verlag.de
2. 2Verlagsgeschichte | Franz Steiner Verlagsteiner-verlag.de
3. 3Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur – Wikipediade.wikipedia.org
4. 4Zeitschrift für französische Sprache und Literatur – Wikidatawikidata.org
5. 5Verlag | Franz Steiner Verlagsteiner-verlag.de
6. 6Karriere | Franz Steiner Verlagsteiner-verlag.de