Birmingham Journal of Literature and Language - Call for Notes

The Birmingham Journal of Literature and Language (BJLL) is seeking short pieces (‘notes’) for inclusion in Volume V. These can be on any topic of academic interest, including (but not limited to): recent and forthcoming conferences; public engagement and knowledge transfer activities; museum exhibitions; library collections; skills training; and short pieces of original research. Original poems and artwork are also welcomed. Please see the attached 'Call for Notes' for details of submission. Deadline for submission is 22 November 2013. Any queries to the editors via mail webbjll@googlemail.com

 

This is a great opportunity for either PGT or PGR students to get valuable experience of writing for a short piece for a journal, and having work published. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

BJLL Review Panel Vacancies

The Birmingham Journal of Literature and Language is inviting applications to join its Review Panel from doctoral (PhD) researchers in EDACS. Members of the Review Panel will only be sent articles (3,500 to 4,000 words in length) for peer review that relate to their area(s) of research interest and each reviewer will only need to comment on a maximum of one article per volume. We are currently working on Volume V of the Journal and aim for the review process to begin in October 2013. Volume IV of the BJLL can be accessed here: http://upload.birmingham.imperiumuk.com/res_pageturner_flick.php?pt=33 The peer-review process consists of three stages: 1- Each article submitted to the BJLL is sent to a member of the Review Panel, together with a feedback form, for them to make their recommendations – you will have 14 days to return your comments 2- The article and completed feedback form are then sent to a member of the Editorial Board (members of which have already served as members of the Review Panel) for a second review 3- The article and both feedback forms are sent back to the General Editors for final review before being returned to the author for redrafting. Amendments are monitored and accepted by the General Editors. If you would like to apply, please complete the attached application form and return to the General Editors: webbjll@googlemail.com