Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

English in Africa was founded in 1974 to provide a forum for the study of African literature and English as a language of Africa. The Editor invites contributions, including unsolicited reviews, on all aspects of English writing and the English language in Africa, including oral traditions.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Articles are sent to two peer reviewers, and the final decision is the Editor’s. The practice of blind reviewing is adhered to.

Publication Frequency

Biannual publication

Editorial Board

Editor: Jane Starfield
Editorial Board:
David Attwell
Michael Chapman
Gareth Cornwell
Tim Couzens
Leon de Kock
Dorothy Driver
Ian Glenn
Denise Godwin
Isabel Hofmeyr
Dirk Klopper

Margaret Lenta

Craig Mackenzie

Sikhumbuzo Mngadi
Njabulo S. Ndebele
Bhekizizwe Peterson

Sam Thlalo Radithlalo
M. van Wyk Smith
A.E. Voss

Dan Wylie
Editorial Assistant: Bev Penlington

An unsolicited assessment

An unsolicited assessment:

“English in Africa evinces a consistency in policy and content, and therefore, a clearer identity, than any of the other journals under review, all the more remarkable considering its 30-year lifespan and the numerous editors who have presided over policy - - - None of the other journals - - - can match the persistent and pervasive attention paid to Southern African literary production by this journal - - - In terms of criticism, EA can justifiably be characterised as the most Afro-centric of the 11 journals under review - - - a journal whose identity has been remarkably strong and uniquely consistent.”