| TALTP, a peer-reviewed journal, seeks articles aimed toward instructors of American literature courses in 4-year and 2-year colleges. Our goal is to collect practical articles on best classroom practices, including the use of technology: the Internet in particular. Theoretical articles featuring the use of critical theories in teaching American literature, or that introduce minor or lost American authors are welcome, as are reviews of new titles (reference or critical) that would interest instructors. Our readers are college and university instructors who have a love of American literature and who want to do the best job possible in transferring their interest and passion to their students. |
| Editorial Policy and Submissions |
The language of submitted articles should not be overly scholarly. There are plenty of journals that offer highly-convoluted critical jargon-laden essays, and that is fine for their particular audiences. The bottom line is that we want intelligent, critical articles written in a clear, readable style that will engage our readers and offer them thoughtful, useful, and innovative ideas for bringing the world of American literature to their classrooms. We use 5-6 articles in each online issue of TALTP, appearing quarterly. Articles of 2,500 to 9,000 words will be accepted; however, brief book reviews, and brief articles for our "How Do You Do It?" feature of fewer than 2,500 words are welcome. Please submit abstracts or manuscripts electronically, as attachments, to Patricia.Bostian@cpcc.edu. Requested manuscripts in MLA format should be sent electronically to the address below. Please type only one space after a period and use italics instead of underlining for titles. We have a blind review process, but our in house editors will make all final decisions regarding publication. We currently do not offer compensation for published articles. Patricia Kennedy Bostian Central Piedmont Community College Levine Campus P.O. Box 35009 Charlotte, NC 28235-5009 Patricia.Bostian@cpcc.edu We are currently working to have our articles indexed/abstracted in the usual databases. |
| SUBMISSION GUIDELINES |
Fall/Winter 2009 Issue Theme: Teaching the Literature of Place Deadline for manuscript submission is Deadline for manuscript submission is January 30, 2009 Spring 2009 Issue Theme: From Brown to Poe to King: The Darker Side of American Literature Deadline for manuscript submission is April 30, 2009 Reviewers: Please send inquiries to Patricia.Bostian@cpcc.edu |
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