Call for Papers

Rolling Deadline

Topics are particularly welcomed that address a critical scholarly examination of popular culture and pedagogy, such as: 

• Relationships between literature, culture, music, technology, gender, ethnicity, and media; 
• Theoretical, practical, pedagogical, and historical examinations of popular culture, including interdisciplinary discussions and those which examine the intersections between American and international cultures; and
• Interviews, reviews of books, films, conferences, games, music, technology, children’s media.

Types of submissions:

1. Articles/essays — theoretical or practical discussion of popular culture and pedagogy. Articles and essays are reviewed through a double-blind peer review process. Submissions should follow these general guidelines:

• MLA or APA format (please note which format you are using)
• 5,000-7,000 (inclusive of abstract, endnotes, and citations).
• Submit two manuscripts, one blinded for review. All manuscripts should be in Microsoft Word format, 12pt Times New Roman with:
  • 10 keywords;
  • abstract (250-300);
  • author bio(s) (up to 100 words);
  • author contact information (email,  phone, and social media as applicable).

To submit an article, visit http://journaldialogue.org/submissions/

2. Proposal for Special Issues — Brief description (up to 500 words) of the topic to be considered, the breadth of appeal of the topic to Dialogue’s audiences, and the need for such an issue. If a set of articles have already been identified for consideration, include a list of titles of 6-8 articles, suggested referees, and short bios (up to 250 words) of all authors and editors

3. Reviews — Essays reviewing books, films, games, conferences, children’s media, and other sources  as they relate to popular culture and pedagogy. Reviews are assessed through an editorial process guided by the lead editor.  Submissions should follow these general guidelines:

• MLA or APA format.
• Length: 1,200-1,800 (inclusive of endnotes and citations).
• All manuscripts should be in Microsoft Word format, 12pt Times New Roman with:
• 10 keywords;
• abstract (250-300);
• author bio (up to 100 words);
• author contact information (email,  phone, and social media).

Book Reviews — See Call for Book reviews for  specific formatting and a list of suggested  books (http://journaldialogue.org/books-for-review/). Book Review questions and submissions can be emailed to the Book Review Editor, Miriam Sciala (miriamsciala@gmail.com).

Children’s Critical Media Reviews — See Call for Critical Media Reviews for specific formatting and a list of suggested media http://journaldialogue.org/call-for-childrens-book-reviews/. Questions and submissions can be emailed to the Children’s Critical Media Review Editor, Roxanne Henkin (Dr.roxannehenkin@gmail.com). 

All other review questions and submissions can be emailed to editors@journaldialogue.org.

4. Musings on Pedagogy & Practice —  Highlight applications in the classroom, best practices in teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom, new multimodal approaches, and additional items/ideas not fitting neatly into a scholarly article. See http://journaldialogue.org/musings-submissions/ for Musings specific style guidelines. Questions and submissions can be emailed to the Musings Editor, Karina Vado, kvado1224@gmail.com.

To submit an article, visit http://journaldialogue.org/submissions/

For questions and more information, contact the editors: editors@journaldialogue.org

Anna CohenMiller, PhD, Editor in Chief, and Karina Vado, PhD, Managing Editor and Musings Editor

Published February 2023