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Frequently Asked Questions
Listed here are some of the more common queries directed to JALT Publications, along with detailed answers. There are also FAQ pages available for The Language Teacher and JALT Journal.
If you have other queries and questions you would like answered, please send them to the JALT Publications Board Chair: pubchair@jalt.org.
Questions
- Q.1: Do I have to be a member of JALT to get JALT Publications?
- Q.2: As a JALT member, do I have a right to publish in JALT Publications?
- Q.3: How do I make submissions to JALT Publications?
- Q.4: Does my article have to be in English?
- Q.5: Who do I contact if I have a complaint?
Frequently Asked Questions about JALT Publications
Q.1: Do I have to be a member of JALT to get JALT Publications?
No. We would really prefer that you join the organization, but you can also subscribe to JALT publications for a rate that is slightly lower than a regular membership in JALT (10,000 yen).
Subscriptions in Japan are 8,000 yen. Please contact the JALT Central Office -jalt@gol.com- TEL: 03-3837-1630 or FAX: 03-3837-1631. Remember that as a member of JALT, you qualify for discounts at JALT conferences and chapter events, as well as discounts on other JALT publishing projects like the Conference Proceedings and CD ROMs. Subscribers do not qualify for these discounts.
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Q.2: As a JALT member, do I have a right to publish in JALT Publications?
You can make submissions to JALT publications, but there is no guarantee that your work will be published. Being a member of JALT does not give you the right to expect that anything you write must be published. JALT Journal and The Language Teacher are peer-reviewed, professional periodicals, and all main feature articles are anonymously rated for their relevance, quality, and accuracy by people who are qualified by advanced studies in language teaching as well as years of experience in teaching and writing.
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Q.3: How do I make submissions to JALT Publications?
Only JALT Journal and The Language Teacher consider open submissions. If you wish to submit articles, letters, or book reviews to either of these publications, please check their areas on this web site. TLT and JJ have different requirements and submissions guidelines for each are available in their respective areas of this site.
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Q.4: Does my article have to be in English?
JALT publications generally publishes articles only in English or Japanese. Please consult the submissions guidelines for each publication for more information.
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Q.5: Who do I contact if I have a complaint?
You can directly contact the Publications Board Chair if you have any complaints concerning publication content or article submissions. Your comments will be given serious attention, though we cannot promise to resolve all problems. | Main Page
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