Dear Colleagues,
_to the QUICK_'s fall deadline has been extended to Oct. 1st; we are
particularly interested in those submissions that are off-beat, or cover
generally un-covered cultural subject matter (readings of "text" in the
broadest sense...)
Please forward to interested parties off-list; we look forward to reading
your submission(s).
***********************CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
to the Quick
the magazine/ journal of media and cultural analysis at Binghamton University
www.agoron.com/~matthewk/quick
Who says that "academic" writing can't be exciting?
to the Quick examines traditionally under-analyzed arts such as music,
film, and television, but the magazine also focuses on cultural movements,
advertising, the internet, fashion, and other areas often considered for
entertainment or practical reasons, but not for meaning.
The recent push for the creation of media literacy programs in universities
has been resisted by academics because these programs are seen as devoid of
significance. Cultural Studies has a home in the university, though its
importance as a critical field remains to be fully accepted. Yet every day
we interpret messages of countless varieties, brought to us largely by the
symbols and themes of pop culture. Shouldn't messages which influence us
greatly, as evidenced by their sheer popularity, be talked about, argued,
and analyzed? The "experts" on such subjects-the Deadheads, Kubrick-fans,
or the fashion devoteés-can often discover meanings as profound as those in
any work of literature.
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Columns or Responses: 125-500 words.
Essays: 750-2500 words.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Oct. 1, 1999. NOTE NEW DEADLINE
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Query first or send complete manuscript with cover letter and brief bio.
Electronic submissions are preferred in RTF or WordPerfect format
<tothequick@hotmail.com> but you may also mail manuscripts (hard copy and
3.5' PC diskettes) or correspondence to our address below. Include a
self-addressed stamped envelope and enough postage if you would like your
material returned.
TO THE QUICK
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
PO BOX 6000
BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
BINGHAMTON, NY 13902
Visit our web site at www.agoron.com/~matthewk/quick for more details on
submission guidelines and suggestions or to view our first issue.
Subscription and contact information is also available here.
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