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Chaucer's "Sir Thopas": Meter, Rhyme, And Contrast, A. Wigfall Greene Sep 2020

Chaucer's "Sir Thopas": Meter, Rhyme, And Contrast, A. Wigfall Greene

Studies in English

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents, Journal Editors Sep 2020

Table Of Contents, Journal Editors

Studies in English

No abstract provided.


Dedication To David Horace Bishop, Journal Editors Sep 2020

Dedication To David Horace Bishop, Journal Editors

Studies in English

Professor Emeritus of English, Dean Emeritus of the Graduate School.


Cover Pages, Journal Editors Sep 2020

Cover Pages, Journal Editors

Studies in English

No abstract provided.


Denying The Animosity: Understanding Narratives Of Harmony From The Nellie Massacre, 1983, Jabeen Yasmeen Sep 2020

Denying The Animosity: Understanding Narratives Of Harmony From The Nellie Massacre, 1983, Jabeen Yasmeen

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

This article tries to understand through oral narratives from the Nellie Massacre of 1983 to reflect on how societies in India adhere to a narrative of harmony between different communities and a familial structure before a conflict breaks out, denying the existence of any palpable enmity amongst the communities. It will see how and why the assertions of peaceful co-existence may differ in case of the majority and minority in India. While there may be genuine assertions of harmony, such assertions may also be based on different factors such as majority strength, fear of retaliation and the compulsions of co-existence.


The Fast Fashion Fad, Megan Wu Sep 2020

The Fast Fashion Fad, Megan Wu

Pop Culture Intersections

New companies with mission statements to use solely recycled materials have started to pop-up all over the world. Even well established brands such as Nike or Adidas have started to create lines of products made with recycled materials. However, despite these efforts, I sadly believe that fast fashion will continue to dominate the fashion industry in the years to come due to two factors. Most consumers remain uneducated about the negative impacts that fast fashion has on the environment and mindlessly partake in society’s consumerist culture. Therefore, they fall subject to marketing schemes fast fashion companies employ. While some may …


Secure Digital Contact Tracing Methods Are Necessary For Slowing Down Covid-19, Rania Ansari Sep 2020

Secure Digital Contact Tracing Methods Are Necessary For Slowing Down Covid-19, Rania Ansari

Pop Culture Intersections

This article covers the fears of digital contact tracing during the current pandemic. Citizens do have the right to be understandably uncertain about trusting the government because of past instances such as security breaches ranging from NSA security leaks to personal voter data exposure. The information provided in this paper should, additionally, make it easier for those who are worried about contact tracing and their rights to understand what is implied by the phrases “digital contact tracing” and “data privacy.” The novel coronavirus pandemic calls for urgent, necessary, and effective safety methods, including data analytics, surveillance, and Artificial Intelligence that …


Behind Social Media: A World Of Manipulation And Control, Spencer J. Keenan Sep 2020

Behind Social Media: A World Of Manipulation And Control, Spencer J. Keenan

Pop Culture Intersections

This article will be arguing that big players, mainly governments and large corporations, use user data, targeted advertising, and selective speech to manipulate users of popular social media platforms. They do this in order to achieve their agendas goals at the expense of the users. These goals may range from selling a certain good or service to swaying a certain percentage of voters to cast their ballots one way or another. Regardless of the outcome, people are being taken advantage of, with most not even knowing it. Users must look past the media in front of them to see their …


Seeking Sales In New Channels: The Effectiveness Of Influencer Marketing, Alanna Morgan Sep 2020

Seeking Sales In New Channels: The Effectiveness Of Influencer Marketing, Alanna Morgan

Pop Culture Intersections

This article investigates the effectiveness of influencer marketing industry. It closely examines the various types of social media influencers and the impact they can have on target audiences. Through their authentic connection with their followers, influencers create a strong sense of community with their fanbase. As a result, marketers then target specific influencers to promote products to their preferred audiences. If executed strategically, marketers have a higher chance of selling their products through influencers than they would through conventional internet advertisements. This article includes examples of both strong influencer-brand partnerships and weak ones in order to discuss how influencer marketing …


Star Wars: From Fantasy Film To Statement Showcase, Erica Pang Sep 2020

Star Wars: From Fantasy Film To Statement Showcase, Erica Pang

Pop Culture Intersections

This paper will examine the success of the Star Wars franchise by comparing two of its films: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) and Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015). During the nearly 40 year period in between each film’s release, there was significant socio-political change that had occurred. Therefore, in order to continue to appeal to its existing audience, as well as adopt new audiences, Star Wars had to deviate from the traditional characters and storylines of A New Hope and instead, focus on diversity and representation in The Force Awakens. Using socio-political and feminist approaches, I …


The Societal Influence Of The Nba, Kyle Kawashiri Sep 2020

The Societal Influence Of The Nba, Kyle Kawashiri

Pop Culture Intersections

Based on recent events, there has been a lot of discussion about the racial issues in America. Many professional athletes have been vocal about these issues, but NBA players seem to be at the forefront of many of the conversations regarding social injustice in this country. This article will examine different factors that have influenced the popularity of the National Basketball Association, such as product distribution, online engagement, global outreach, and the choice to allow players to use their platforms. The article will then argue how these factors have allowed the NBA and its players to be leaders in the …


Why Playing Video Games Is In Your Best Interest, Adan Salazar Sep 2020

Why Playing Video Games Is In Your Best Interest, Adan Salazar

Pop Culture Intersections

This article explores the world of video games and their potential to benefit one's well being. For decades video games have persevered in pop culture and have provided entertainment for countless people. The overwhelming popularity of video games has also sparked debate on how they can affect an individual. From extended screen time hurting vision to violent content affecting actions many claims have been made against video games. The truth is there is far more evidence supporting video games as a benefit towards users. Enriching social practices, providing therapy and implementation into classrooms are just a few of the ways …


Defending K-Pop Idols Online: The Fanbase’S Underlying Issue Of Ignorance, Grace Gita Tantra Sep 2020

Defending K-Pop Idols Online: The Fanbase’S Underlying Issue Of Ignorance, Grace Gita Tantra

Pop Culture Intersections

This article covers how parasocial relationships and echo chambers promote ignorance within K-pop fandoms on social media platforms, specifically when it comes to cultural appropriation, racial stereotyping, and anti-Blackness. Despite the recent surge in education and accountability in other areas of pop culture, K-pop has created a unique space online when it comes to these dialogues. We will be exploring this through looking at the Korean wave, implications of parasocial relationships, and the divide in the common conversation online; these concepts will be applied to specific recent examples of K-pop controversies and the fans' responses.


A World Of Luxury, Tanvi Yeccaluri Sep 2020

A World Of Luxury, Tanvi Yeccaluri

Pop Culture Intersections

This article explores the history of luxury and the impacts of the growing consumerism in the United States. The change in consumption habits is touched on, with analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic stimulus check usage and trends. The debate of the importance of social status in the US and how our current society displays materialistic values in relation to the growing demand for luxury is a covered, and supported by numerous studies and research conducted over the past twenty years. There is an explanation of how society has become driven by the desire for luxury in order to increase social …


"Making Every Word Count": A Chat With David Galef, Author Of Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook, David Galef, Chuck Augello Sep 2020

"Making Every Word Count": A Chat With David Galef, Author Of Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook, David Galef, Chuck Augello

The Review Review

The first draft of this Introduction had reached 300 words when I remembered I was writing about a book titled Brevity, proof enough that shorter forms can be just as challenging as longer works. An entertaining mix of instruction, exercises, and fiction from a diverse slate of writers, Brevity: A Flash Fiction Handbook is a much-needed guide to writing flash fiction. David Galef, who directs the Creative Writing Program at Montclair State University, has written an insightful and useful new book for teachers and writers of flash. Galef shared his thoughts in a recent interview.


From Pen To Print: 8 Tips For Getting Published In Literary Magazines, Becky Tuch Sep 2020

From Pen To Print: 8 Tips For Getting Published In Literary Magazines, Becky Tuch

The Review Review

1. Be professional. You have done the first part of your homework by visiting this site. Next, take the time to visit the individual sites of lit mags that you are interested in. Read their guidelines. For some reason, people often consider themselves exempt from rules. You're not. You must play by the rules like everyone else. It doesn't make you boring. It makes your writing accessible.


"Where Emerging Talent Knows They Can Find A Home": A Chat With Briony Bax, Editor Of Ambit, Briony Bax, Euan Monaghan Sep 2020

"Where Emerging Talent Knows They Can Find A Home": A Chat With Briony Bax, Editor Of Ambit, Briony Bax, Euan Monaghan

The Review Review

Ambit is a quarterly literary and arts magazine created in London, published in the UK, and read internationally. It’s available by subscription, and in bookstores and libraries worldwide. Despite having published such luminaries as J.G. Ballard, Carol-Ann Duffy, Fleur Adcock and David Hockney since it was founded in 1959, the magazine’s website states, “We look at everything that is sent to us, and give no preference to well-known writers over the newest artistic talents."


"Nigerian Literature Is A Very Important Part Of World Literature": A Chat With Wale Owoade, Editor Of Expound, Wale Osoade, Sanjeev Sethi Sep 2020

"Nigerian Literature Is A Very Important Part Of World Literature": A Chat With Wale Owoade, Editor Of Expound, Wale Osoade, Sanjeev Sethi

The Review Review

Wale Owoade’s energy and enthusiasm percolates to every segment of EXPOUND Magazine. He has a gifted team that sharpens his vision and helps him curate a first-rate literary journal. In its short run, the journal has caught the attention of poets, writers and serious contributors the world over who look forward to its juried issues.


The New Yorker Rejects Itself: A Quasi-Scientific Analysis Of Slush Piles, David Cameron Sep 2020

The New Yorker Rejects Itself: A Quasi-Scientific Analysis Of Slush Piles, David Cameron

The Review Review

It began as the kind of logical argument that seems airtight to anyone who has never studied logic. If the New Yorker is the most desirable literary magazine in the world, and if the New Yorker can have any short story the New Yorker wants, then whatever story the New Yorker gets would—logically—be so intrinsically desirable that all lesser literary pubs (e.g., everyone) would pine for it. Just like the prettiest girl at the dance: the guy she picks is the guy chicks dig. Basic deduction 101.


"We’Ll Always Publish A Good Story": A Chat With Grant Faulkner, Editor Of 100 Word Story, Grant Faulkner, Leslie Cauldwell Sep 2020

"We’Ll Always Publish A Good Story": A Chat With Grant Faulkner, Editor Of 100 Word Story, Grant Faulkner, Leslie Cauldwell

The Review Review

For writers who need a warm-up exercise, Grant Faulkner’s got a challenge for you: In 100 words, try to capture a “frisson, a shard, and a tiny moment.” Officially, Grant Faulkner is a recent runner-up for The Southwest Review's 2010 David Nathan Meyerson Fiction Prize. His stories have appeared in The Southwest Review, The Rumpus, Gargoyle, The Berkeley Fiction Review, Word Riot, The Big Ugly Review, Used Furniture Review, Ink, and Transfer. He's currently the managing editor at the National Writing Project and founding editor of 100 Word Story. He's …


The Submitter's Dilemma: Choosing The Right Literary Magazine For Your Work, Becky Tuch Sep 2020

The Submitter's Dilemma: Choosing The Right Literary Magazine For Your Work, Becky Tuch

The Review Review

There are over 600 print and online literary magazines today, not to mention dozens of new journals starting up all the time. If you are new to submitting your work, the sheer quantity of literary magazines can be quite terrifying. How do you even begin to sort through the wealth of offerings? How do you know a prestigious journal from a less established one? How do you find the journals that feature the sort of work you like to write? What are your odds of being accepted in one journal over another? Do literary agents read literary magazines, and if …


"Stories Can Offer A Reader A Very Good Time": A Chat With April Gray Wilder, Editor Of Flock, April Gray Wilder, Noah Friedman Sep 2020

"Stories Can Offer A Reader A Very Good Time": A Chat With April Gray Wilder, Editor Of Flock, April Gray Wilder, Noah Friedman

The Review Review

Flock was founded by author, musician, artist, and UNF faculty member Mark Ari, and UNF students in 2002. The journal seeks to publish all varieties of fiction (traditional, experimental, and everything in between) and is based on the premise of literature as an addictive experience. Since its inception, the journal has been a part of a growing literary community in North East Florida and has attracted authors from across the United States and world. Flock is used in UNF literature courses, has showcased author readings, and has hosted its own workshops. Current editor April Gray Wilder was kind enough to …


The Seven Habits Of Successful Writers, Leslie Greffenius Sep 2020

The Seven Habits Of Successful Writers, Leslie Greffenius

The Review Review

One of the thrilling but daunting tasks of becoming a better writer is that you have to design your own curriculum. Sure, you can participate in helpful writing workshops taught by admired authors or read various experts' books on craft, but you still have to choose for yourself which courses to take and what books to read. Even if you attend an MFA program, you have to decide what to write and how, whether or not to outline, how to undertake revisions, when and where to submit your work and so on. In many ways, writers are their own teachers, …


Working With An Editor… And Learning How To Learn, James Scott Sep 2020

Working With An Editor… And Learning How To Learn, James Scott

The Review Review

Question: I had a story accepted and the editor wants me to make changes. This is my story. I’m torn… What should I do? —Brian First of all, congratulations, Brian. Take some time to enjoy your success. I’ve been thinking about this question a lot lately. Or, rather, I’ve been thinking about editors a lot lately with the tragic passing of Jeanne Leiby on April 19. Jeanne was the editor of the Southern Review, the Florida Review before that, the fiction editor at Black Warrior Review before that, and a crossbow aficionado always. (What does that have to do …


Hidden Gems: Publishing Novel Excerpts, Dell Smith Sep 2020

Hidden Gems: Publishing Novel Excerpts, Dell Smith

The Review Review

Are you too busy working on a novel (or blog post) to devote time to revising and sending out that stack of unfinished short stories? Fear not: You may already have a few almost-ready-for-publication stories sitting idle on your hard drive and not even know it.


“A Good Editor Is Such A Fantastic Learning Experience”: A Chat With Memoirist Jean Harper, Jean Harper, Tanya Perkins Sep 2020

“A Good Editor Is Such A Fantastic Learning Experience”: A Chat With Memoirist Jean Harper, Jean Harper, Tanya Perkins

The Review Review

Jean Harper is the author of, most recently, Still Life with Horses, a memoir (Howling Bird Press, 2017). Her other writings have appeared in The Iowa Review, North American Review, Florida Review, and elsewhere. She is a recipient of a National Endowment of the Arts Fellowship in Prose, and has been in residence at Yaddo, MacDowell, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. She teaches writing at Indiana University East. More at www.jeanharper.org.


Prioritizing Language, Voice, And Authenticity: An Interview With James Mcnulty And Jerrod Schwarz, Editors Of Driftwood Press, James Mcnulty, Jerrod Schwarz, Sanjeev Sethi Sep 2020

Prioritizing Language, Voice, And Authenticity: An Interview With James Mcnulty And Jerrod Schwarz, Editors Of Driftwood Press, James Mcnulty, Jerrod Schwarz, Sanjeev Sethi

The Review Review

Driftwood Press is a bi-annual literary magazine founded in Tampa, FL in 2013. The editors search for "artists who care about doing it right, or better." The magazine publishes fiction, poetry, photography, graphic narrative, and interviews, but the editors are also open to experimental and hybrid forms. James McNulty is the fiction editor; Jerrod Schwarz is the poetry editor.


Revise In Haste; Repent At Leisure, Randy Susan Meyers Sep 2020

Revise In Haste; Repent At Leisure, Randy Susan Meyers

The Review Review

Just when you think you’re done with revision, guess what? There’s room to do one more (or maybe two, or three.) The smartest thing my agent did for me recently (uh, except for selling my book) was suggesting that one more revision on my current work-in-progress would be beneficial. (Her words were a little more pointed, actually. But that’s why I love her.) I don’t know about you, but I read books with an eye towards how well they were revised. Not just well written, but well revised, because it’s between the first flashes of imagination and the last comma …


On False Notes And Forced Endings, Ron Maclean Sep 2020

On False Notes And Forced Endings, Ron Maclean

The Review Review

Sometimes you have to force it. Sometimes you have to fly in the face of your principles and do the things you advise your students—and yourself—never to do. It's the craziest part of being a writer: even the best advice isn't the best advice every time. Sometimes you've got to break your own rules.


Koalas, Blowback And Ick Factor: Finding Ways To Write From The Heart, Chris Abouzeid Sep 2020

Koalas, Blowback And Ick Factor: Finding Ways To Write From The Heart, Chris Abouzeid

The Review Review

At a reading many years ago, Tobias Wolff (award winning author of In the Garden of the North American Martyrs and This Boy’s Life) talked about the fear factor in writing. Good writing, he said, the best writing, should make the author nervous. Actually, he didn’t use the word nervous. He said “scared”—as in, “Do I really want to know this about myself? Do I want the world to know this about me? Oh my god, is it too late to buy up all the copies and burn them?!”