Interpretations is the annual peer-reviewed journal of literary criticism and theory published by the Graduate Literature Association, the student group for the Master’s in English Literature at San Francisco State University. The journal showcases the highest quality graduate-level work in literature at SFSU.

Interpretations maintains high standards for the anonymity of its submissions, the fairness of its selection process, and the quality of its layout, design, and writing.

Selections for Interpretations are chosen based on three criteria: the quality of the prose, the strength of the argument/ideas, and their originality. Included papers draw from the broad category of literary criticism and/or theory and many critical viewpoints, focusing on all literary periods, genres, and works.