Rocky Mountain E-Review of Language and Literature

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The Rocky Mountain E-Review of Language and Literature and its sister (print) publication, the Rocky Mountain Review of Language and Literature, are the official refereed journals of the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association. Both journals publish scholarly articles chosen for their relevance to those involved in the study and teaching of language, literature, and culture.

The print version appears semi-annually (normally April and November) and is mailed to all current members of the RMMLA. Articles published in the print version of the journal must be written in English.

The electronic version is asynchronous, with articles appearing as soon as they pass through the final editing process, regardless of the print schedule. The Rocky Mountain E-Review contains all of the articles and reviews that appear in the print version, plus:

• articles written in languages other than English; and
• articles that incorporate multimedia components (graphics, audio and video clips, etc.).

All articles and reviews appearing in the online version of this journal pass through exactly the same referee process as those which appear in print, and we are happy to provide a letter stating this fact to our authors for hiring, tenure, and promotion purposes. The complete referee process is described below, under "Guidelines for Submission." Please consider submitting your work for publication consideration.

Index of Issues

Volume 58 Number 2 - Fall 2004 (Members Only)

Volume 58 Number 1 - Spring 2004 (Members Only)

Volume 57 Number 2 - Fall 2003 (Members Only)

Volume 57 Number 1 - Spring 2003

Volume 56 Number 2 - Fall 2002

Volume 56 Number 1 - Spring 2002

Volume 55 Number 2 - Fall 2001

Volume 55 Number 1 - Spring 2001

Volume 54 Number 2 - Fall 2000

Volume 54 Number 1 - Spring 2000

Volume 53 Number 2 - Fall 1999

Volume 53 Number 1 - Spring 1999

Volume 52 Number 2 - Fall 1998

Volume 52 Number 1 - Spring 1998

Archives

Click on an issue above to access its Table of Contents, including a short abstract of each article. Follow the links to view the full-text version of all articles and reviews. At the top of each is a link that allows readers to download a PDF version that retains all formatting that appeared in the original print version of the article. (Viewing and/or printing PDF versions of articles and reviews requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.)

One of the benefits of RMMLA membership is that only current RMMLA members have access to the two most recent issues of the Rocky Mountain E-Review: usually the one currently under development and the next most recent issue. Past issues are, however, accessible by members and guests alike.

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The Rocky Mountain Review of Language and Literature is indexed in the MLA International Bibliography, Humanities Index, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, the MHRA Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature, IBZ (the International Bibliography of Periodical Literature), NISC (The National Information Services Corporation), Women Studies Abstracts, LLBA (Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts), Sociological Abstracts, Social Services Abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts, IBR (the International Bibliography of Book Reviews), Book Review Digest, Book Review Index, and Media Review Digest.

Format: Manuscripts should be 15-25 pages in length, double-spaced, and should conform to the latest MLA-style guidelines. Submission of a manuscript indicates that the article is not being considered nor has been published elsewhere. The print version of the journal publishes articles in English; the electronic version publishes articles in any language.

Abstract: Three copies of an informative and comprehensive abstract of 50 to 100 words must accompany the manuscript when it is first submitted.

Documentation: Writers are responsible for checking the accuracy of all references and for ensuring that complete information is provided in the Works Cited list for all sources referenced in the text.

Figures and Images: It is the responsibility of the writer to seek and to obtain written permission from the copyright holder to reproduce all visual or other materials accompanying the manuscript.

Review Process: Upon receipt, each manuscript undergoes an in-house editorial review at Washington State University. The first evaluation focuses strictly on the suitability of the topic for the Rocky Mountain Review, the appropriateness of the style for an academic audience, and the presence of reference to other scholarly works. Authors are informed within four weeks whether their manuscript has been rejected or will be sent to external, anonymous readers chosen by the editorial board for their expertise in fields suitable to the subject. These reviewers consider the author's grasp of the theoretical framework and relevant previous scholarship, the originality and strength of the main thesis, and the effectiveness of the supporting evidence. Reviewers are asked to complete their review of manuscripts within eight weeks, at which time they decide if the article is publishable as is, acceptable with certain specific revisions, recommended for more substantial revision and resubmission, or unacceptable.

Acceptance and Publication: Once an article is accepted for publication, the author submits the following to the Editors at the RMMLA Secretariat:

• a clean, fully revised, print copy of the article;
• a 3.5" floppy disk or a 100 MB or 250 MB zip disk with the text;
• a biographical note of about 50 words.

Book, Media, Software, and Website Reviews: Reviews of books, media, software, or scholarly websites, or questions regarding such reviews, should be sent to the Administrative Assistant at the RMMLA Secretariat. Reviews must also be submitted both in print and on a 3.5" floppy disk or a 100 MB or 250 MB zip disk.

Visions of Peace-Making and Peace-Breaking

Manuscripts accepted in fields of literature and/or film.

Manuscripts accepted in the following areas: exploration/exploitation, colonization, post-colonial era, mapping and cartography.

A standing theme for E-Review, so no deadines. The E-Review welcomes discussions of hypertext, electronic communication, and visual media as areas which provide inroads to the exploration of the new textualities.