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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 agoDisability 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]
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Kathleen Fitzpatrick replied to the topic Petition for Literacy Studies forum in the forum
The Teaching of Writing on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months agoHi, everyone! We’re thrilled that you’re all in support of the new Literacy Studies forum. Please do be sure to head over there and sign the petition; that’s the venue of record for such declarations. (And don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!)
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Benjamin Fraser replied to the topic Petition in the forum
Prospective Forum: TC Geography and Literature on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months agoBenjamin Fraser
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Kathleen Fitzpatrick posted an update on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months ago
Have you read about the new forum structure?
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Rosemary G. Feal posted an update on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 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
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Rosemary Feal replied to the topic Discussion in the forum
Prospective Forum: HEP Program Administration on MLA Commons 11 years, 8 months agoWe 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).
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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 agoPlease see this story on testing and the Common Core. There is a link to sample tests.
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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.
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Kathleen Fitzpatrick posted an update on MLA Commons 11 years, 11 months ago
Very excited about the new MLA partnership with DHSI!
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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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great stuff! are you publishing this somewhere?
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Hello, the paper is by Thom Bryce (@tbryce); I merely posted it on his behalf. Please do get in touch with him on the Commons! Apologies for the confusion.
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thanks, Katina! will do!
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I’m struck by the juxtaposition here of Thom Bryce’s paper on grindr and Cheryl Higashida’s earlier cfp for the special issue on ‘Sexing the Left’. Arguably, the former demonstrates the timeliness, and urgency, of the latter.
Thom’s conclusion – that, despite some reservations, a commercial, profit-driven form of new communication such as grind…[Read more]
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Katina Rogers uploaded the file: Load More Guys: Queered Space and the Politics of Grindr to
Gay Studies in Language and Literature on MLA Commons 11 years, 11 months ago[Originally uploaded by Thom Bryce on 10 January 2014.] A script from the roundtable discussion at the MLA on \”Digital Queers\”
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Katina Rogers started the topic Storified convention tweets in the forum
2014 MLA Convention on MLA Commons 12 years agoA number of people used Storify to compile tweets on particular sessions and topics during the convention. Here are a few; please reply to add more!
Session 80: Hard Mode: Games and Narratives of Marginalization (Anastasia Salter)
Session 130: Things My Computer Taught Me About Poems (Amanda French)
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Katina Rogers posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years ago
Curious about how people used Twitter during #mla14? @ernestopriego offers his analysis (part 1, part 2).
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And now, part 3. Thanks, Ernesto!
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Katina Rogers started the topic Post-Convention Reflections in the forum
2014 MLA Convention on MLA Commons 12 years agoWe hope you found the 2014 convention to be enjoyable and stimulating. Now that the convention has ended, consider posting reflections (or links to blog posts you’ve written on other sites) in this space. Thank you, and see you next year in Vancouver!
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Kathleen Fitzpatrick posted an update on MLA Commons 12 years ago
The final day of #mla14 is underway.
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