About the Journal
The Motley Undergraduate Journal operates out of The University of Calgary and aims to feature student work that displays excellence in research, analysis or creative production concerning the topic of Communication, Media or Film Studies from any post secondary institution in Canada. We welcome work from other departments as long as it maintains a communication, media, and film studies focus. The Motley Undergraduate Journal is devoted to reflecting the diversity of communication and multimedia studies and will represent a breadth of student work on various topics. We are looking for clarity, effective writing, strong theoretical foundations, original research, and insightful analysis. The Motley Undergraduate Journal is produced in partnership between undergraduate students and the Department of Communication, Media and Film at the University of Calgary.
Current Issue
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): The Motley Undergraduate Journal
The Motley Undergraduate Journal proudly presents its Fall 2026 issue. This edition brings together scholarship spanning film studies, visual culture, investigative journalism, and political philosophy. Although the authors approach their subjects through different methodologies and theoretical frameworks, their work shares a common interest in looking beyond the surface: questioning familiar narratives, examining structures of power, and exploring how meaning is produced and understood.
This issue challenges readers to ask questions like; What shapes the stories we tell, the images we consume, and the assumptions we use to interpret our experiences? Spanning across multiple form of media, Volume 4, Issue 2 is a multifaceted collection of undergraduate scholarship showing that research thrives through diverse discourse and curiosity.
Published:
2026-11-09
