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Benjamin Fraser started the topic CFP-Disability in World Film Contexts [edited book] in the forum Disability Studies on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months ago

Disability in World Film Contexts [cfp-edited volume]

The edited volume titled ‘Disability in World Film Contexts’ has received initial interest from Yoram Allon of renowned film publisher Wallflower Press (now part of Columbia UP). Contributions are invited in the form of chapters that focus on an individual film or films from a specific nat…[Read more]
Bethany Nowviskie replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: TM Manuscript Culture and Textual Studies on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months ago

I endorse the petition as well. — Bethany Nowviskie
Bethany Nowviskie replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: RCWS Creative Writing on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months ago

I also support the creation of this forum, which will bring together scholars and practitioners of creative writing, new media composition, and electronic literature to the great benefit of their various communities and fields.
Dene M. Grigar replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: RCWS Creative Writing on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months ago

I support this petition.–Dene Grigar
Roger Whitson replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: RCWS Creative Writing on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months ago

I believe this group will help scholars in both rhetoric and composition and creative writing have the visibility they deserve in the MLA, especially since both groups are informing some of the most exciting scholarship being produced today. I fully support the creation of this group.
Benjamin Fraser replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: TC Geography and Literature on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months ago

Benjamin Fraser
Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 11 years, 9 months ago

We are thrilled to announce a new structure to replace the division/discussion groups. Join in! http://news.mla.hcommons-staging.org/2014/05/14/new-mla-forum-structure
Rosemary Feal replied to the topic Discussion in the forum Prospective Forum: HEP Program Administration on MLA Commons 11 years, 9 months ago

We left it open precisely so MLA members could determine the scope. It could be about writing programs only, or it could include language program admins, DGSs, DUSs, and so on (so the sessions could vary year after year at the convention).
Ryan Cordell replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: TC History and Literature on MLA Commons 11 years, 9 months ago

Ryan Cordell
Ryan Cordell replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: TM Manuscript Culture and Textual Studies on MLA Commons 11 years, 9 months ago

Ryan Cordell
Ryan Cordell replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: TC Geography and Literature on MLA Commons 11 years, 9 months ago

Ryan Cordell
Eric Wertheimer changed their profile picture on MLA Commons 11 years, 9 months ago
Eric Wertheimer replied to the topic Petition in the forum Prospective Forum: HEP Graduate Student Issues on MLA Commons 11 years, 9 months ago

I, Eric Wertheimer, endorse the formation of this forum.
Rosemary Feal started the topic Sample Common Core tests in the forum Common Core Standards Initiative Discussion Group on MLA Commons 11 years, 10 months ago

Please see this story on testing and the Common Core. There is a link to sample tests.

http://www.npr.org/2014/04/09/299073572/an-education-reporter-puts-himself-to-the-standardized-test?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=share&utm_medium=twitter
Paul Schacht changed their profile picture on MLA Commons 11 years, 11 months ago
Katina Rogers posted an update on MLA Commons 11 years, 11 months ago

Glad to see so many terrific calls for papers for #mla15 on the Commons! If you’re proposing a session, the Commons is a great place to post an expanded CFP, respond to questions, and spark a discussion at any point in the convention planning process.
Michael Hancher started the topic MLA 2015 Discussion Group CFP: Teaching with the Oxford English Dictionary in the forum Lexicography on MLA Commons 11 years, 11 months ago

Teaching with the Oxford English Dictionary: A Roundtable

We invite proposals for 8-10 minute presentations (which will be followed by a general discussion). Topics include: teaching students to use the OED; descriptions of successful assignments; negotiating the OED Online; and broader reflections on dictionaries in the classroom.

Please send…[Read more]
Katina Rogers posted an update on MLA Commons 11 years, 11 months ago

MLA members may be interested in a new call for papers at #Alt-Academy on power, privilege, and social identity. Editor Lisa Knisely seeks essays and articles on the role of social identity, such as race, gender, class, and sexuality, in alternative academic careers.
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Alan Liu

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Alan Liu

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