American Journalism is soliciting submissions of abstracts for think-piece essays to run in special fortieth anniversary issues. We are soliciting original perspectives on the present and future of media history scholarship, written by graduate students and junior (non-tenured) faculty, as part of a broader celebration of the journal.
Submissions may explore a wide range of topics, including the present and future of historiographical frameworks and methodologies, trends in research, challenges facing the scholars of tomorrow, and vision-casting for the future of media history research. Possible essay topics include how particular frameworks or methods could become more popular or less common in coming decades, or how historical scholarship might be impacted by ongoing social and political movements and world events such as the COVID pandemic.
Scholars identifying with and/or researching historically marginalized populations are particularly encouraged to submit their work.
Submission packets should include:
1) an essay abstract of 600 to 800 words, submitted as .doc or .pdf; and
2) a two-page condensed CV that highlights publications, awards, and service roles that reflect the scholar’s contributions to the study of media history.
Digital abstract submissions should be sent to americanjournalismeditor@gmail.com by 11:59 p.m. December 31, 2021.
Submissions will be refereed by a panel of media historians who will judge entries based on the scholar’s standing in the field, the quality of their arguments, and their ability to present views about the past, present, and future of media history that reflect original thinking and promise to stand the test of time.
Selected authors will be invited to submit a full-length, 2,000- to 3,000-word essay for publication in one of a series of anniversary issues commencing in Winter 2023.
Deadline for Abstract Submissions: December 31, 2021
Announcement of Winning Proposals: January 15, 2022
Deadline for Full Essays: August 1, 2022
Expected Commencement of Publication: Winter 2023
For more information or questions about submissions and potential topics, please contact AJ editor Dr. Pamela E. Walck at walckp@duq.edu.