Mission
The National Council Of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) Press supports the academic mission of NCOLCTL Organization by publishing scholarly manuscripts and journals for a diverse, Less Commonly Taught Languages and cultures worldwide readership. These publications, written by a national and international group of authors representing a broad range of intellectual and academic perspectives, with regards to LCTL and cultures. In fulfilling its mission, the press will be guided by the following principles:
- To publish peer-reviewed works of academic distinction, with exceptional editorial and production quality, in the following LCT research areas:
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- Languages & Cultures
- Heritage Languages
- Native American Languages
- Literary Studies
- Dictionaries
- Policy
- Education
- Programs
- Advocacy
- Research
- Curriculum Development
- Professional Development
- To be a premier press in our subjects, continuing to advance our reputation and standing in the scholarly and publishing communities.