These interests include among others literature, language, linguistics, composition, creative writing, women's and minority studies, journalism, technical communication, speech, American studies, ESL, and popular culture. The 20 Regionals have one or more yearly meetings at which informative and stimulating discussion takes place. As energy supplies dwindle and travel costs skyrocket, these Regional conferences assume a large role in informing our scholarly and professional lives. The CEA national meeting, co-hosted by a different Regional each year, offers a lively exchange on scholarly, professional, and pedagogical concerns. Recent national meetings have featured famous speakers such as John Updike and have addressed current English issues such as curriculum and methodologies.
All members receive two outstanding publications.
The CEA Critic reflects the energy, variety and discovery of current research in English literature and language, particularly as it applies in the college and university classroom. The Critic aims to provide as complete a picture as possible of the wide range of scholarship now occurring in the discipline. The CEA Forum publishes information and opinions on the state of the profession, airs critical problems facing the discipline with possible solutions, and discusses innovations, changes and advancements in the teaching of English in college and university classrooms. The papers are excellent, and the conference is small enough that you are able to meet and talk with a variety of people. Return to the CEA Page Winthrop University Web Page Latest Update October 10, 1997.