MLA
So, I got my MLA renewal notice today, and I'm wondering, do I really need to spend $75 on this? I mean, how important that that membership is listed on my CV? Comments?
posted by Susan @ 10:43 AM
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7 Comments:
At 12:18 PM,
Brad Smith said…
Hi Susie,
I guess you would have to ask yourself what the membership does for you. Are you planning on presenting at/attending MLA confereces, reading MLA journals, using MLA resources in any way? It'd be best, I think, to spend your money on organizations that do the most for you.
For instance, I'm a member of NCTE and CCCs because I use their resources often, and I'm thinking about joining TYCA because I teach in a two-year college. I don't belong to MLA, but when it comes time to go on the market, I'll probably join for a year so that I can interview at MLA conferences.
I'd say take that money and spend it on English Ed. journals and organizations or other organizations that better fit with your scholarly/professional goals and interests.
At 2:47 PM,
Lori O said…
I second all Brad said & add only, "what has MLA done for YOU lately?"
Cuz...in the immortal words of Gwen Guthrie,
Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
:)
At 2:00 AM,
Susan said…
Who is Gwen Guthrie?
At 5:46 PM,
Lori O said…
Here's the video at You Tube
At 6:48 AM,
Susan said…
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At 6:55 AM,
Susan said…
OMG, she is fabulous!! How did a fly girl like me miss her? :)
At 7:21 AM,
William said…
I'd find out what your colleagues think of MLA and membership in the organization ... they're the ones who vote on your tenure ...
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