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MLA NEWS DIGEST • 19 SEPTEMBER 2024
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PUBLICATIONS SPOTLIGHT
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This volume considers Ellison’s works in relation to jazz, politics, queerness, disability, and more, mirroring the breadth of Ellison’s life.
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LEARN MORE
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Join to get 30% off MLA titles.
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New Digital Scholarship Guidelines
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Just published by the Committee on Information Technology, these MLA guidelines are designed to help departments and scholars implement effective and fair evaluation procedures for hiring, reappointment, tenure, and promotion. Read the guidelines.
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Grad Student Group Membership
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Sponsoring MLA membership for graduate students is a great way to support students’ professional development. Departments can save up to 20% when they purchase memberships for a group, and student members are eligible to apply for convention grants. Learn more.
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Humanities Leadership Workshop
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There’s still time to register for our virtual workshop series, Humanities Leadership for Community College Faculty. Register now and join a network of humanities leaders.
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Comment on a Proposed Resolution
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A resolution has been proposed for consideration by the 2025 Delegate Assembly. Members can read the resolution, submit their support, or make a comment on the MLA website.
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RESOURCE OF THE MONTH
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As part of its mission to support the professional development of humanities scholars of all ranks and backgrounds, the MLA offers financial assistance to members to help defray the cost of attending the annual convention. Apply by 1 Nov.
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Essays: Edited volume on interdisciplinarity and biodiversity, due 30 Sept.
Papers: Virtual conference on depictions of London in popular culture, due 30 Sept.
Proposals: Edited volume on ethics and bodily rights, due 15 Oct.
Submissions: Special issue on drawing and territorialization, due 15 Oct.
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Submissions: Special issue on classical monsters, due 31 Oct.
Essays: Edited collection on frontier mythology and social inequality, due 1 Nov.
Proposals: Edited volume on Korean studies and Shakespeare, due 15 Nov.
Papers: Edited collection on 1990s alternative rock and philosophy, due 18 Nov.
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