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06/08/2011

ECA - 2012 Convention - Call for Papers - Rhetoric & Public Address Interest Group

Rhetoric & Public Address Interest Group

Call for Papers 

Eastern Communication Association
103rd Annual ECA Convention, April 26-29, 2012
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Cambridge, MA

Submission Deadline: Friday, October 14, 2011

The Rhetoric & Public Address Interest Group invites submission of competitive papers, thematic panel proposals and innovative programming alternatives (roundtables, symposia, open forums, etc.) for the 103rd ECA Annual Meeting to be held in Cambridge, MA. 

The convention theme, The convention theme, Transitions, evokes scholarly thoughts regarding change, movement, passages, and journeys. Particularly, the interest group seeks submissions that explore and discuss the role of rhetoric in articulating, negotiating, reflecting and influencing transitions. Those transitions may be seen in a variety of contexts, on levels from local to global, especially as it occurs in public settings. Transitions may be current or historical in nature, and may reflect rhetorical analysis of transitions in systems including politics, economics, class and power. Therefore, this call for papers is especially concerned with the exploration of communicative issues related to transitions and their rhetorical analysis, or the rhetorical implications of transitions. .  

The convention programming includes short courses, poster sessions, roundtables, and panels. Additionally, this convention will host the second Undergraduate Scholars Conference.  General information about the call for papers and the convention theme may be found at http://www.ecasite.org/.  

Submissions to the Rhetoric & Public Address Interest Group should adhere to the following guidelines: 

Competitive Papers

Authors are invited to submit completed papers dealing with rhetoric and public address from any theoretical, methodological or critical perspective.  If papers have been presented at a previous convention, accepted for publication or delivered in another public presentation, this fact should be made clear at the time of submission. 

Competitive papers should be submitted via email as two MS Word files (.doc .docx, or .rtf are all acceptable).

The first file should include a title page with the name(s) and contact information of the author(s). Include affiliation, mailing address, email address, and phone number for each author on the title page. Place an asterisk by the name of the presenting author (if manuscript is multi-authored). Papers authored by individuals who have not previously presented at a regional or national convention should be clearly marked as “Debut.”  Papers authored by current undergraduate or graduate students should include the word "STUDENT" in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. All of the paper's authors must meet debut or student criteria for the paper to be so designated. Additionally, include a 100-150 word abstract of the paper. The title of the paper should appear on the same page as the abstract

  1. The second file should include a one-page abstract and statement of professional responsibility (see below), followed by the text of the manuscript. Please remove all identifying information from this file. Excluding notes and references, papers must be no longer than 25 pages. Papers longer than 25 pages may not be reviewed;  

 When emailing a submission, indicate “ECA 2012 submission” and the title of the paper in the subject line of the message.  

In the body of the email include any requests for presentational aids (e.g., projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.). Although presentational equipment is available, it is very expensive to rent. Please be judicious when requesting equipment and look for ways to structure the presentation without the use of technological aids. For additional information about equipment requests, please visit www.ecasite.org/pdf/technologypolicy042007.pdf.  

Panel and Programming Proposals

Panel program proposals should focus on a unifying theme relevant to research, theory or criticism in rhetoric and public address.  We especially encourage panel proposals, in these areas, that are forward thinking about new horizons in rhetoric and public address. In addition to typical panel format of a chair, paper presenters and a respondent, we encourage proposals for round-table discussions, symposia, debates, performance venues, community programs or other unique formats.  Respondents may be included or omitted as appropriate. Innovative program proposals, especially those that provide opportunities for engaged interaction among participants and attendees, are also encouraged.  Programs that can be co-sponsored with other interest groups are also welcome. 

Panel and programming proposals should include:

Please submit panel/program proposals is one MS Word file (.doc, .docx, or .rtf are all acceptable). Proposals should be submitted according to APA 6th edition.  

Include the following seven items in all panel/program submissions:

When emailing a submission, please indicate “ECA 2012 submission” and the title of the panel/program in the subject line of the message.

In the body of the email include any requests for presentational aids (e.g., projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.). Although presentational equipment is available, it is very expensive to rent. Please be judicious when requesting equipment and look for ways to structure the presentation without the use of technological aids. For additional information about equipment requests, please visit www.ecasite.org/pdf/technologypolicy042007.pdf.  

All submissions should include the following statement of professional responsibility: 

In submitting the attached paper/panel, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this paper/panel if it is accepted and programmed. I/We further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.  

Submission Process

Papers and programming proposals must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx, or .rtf are all acceptable)..  Only electronic submissions will be reviewed.  

Submissions should be emailed to Christine Hirsch, the Rhetoric & Public Address interest group program planner, at rpa2012eca@gmail.com 

All interest group submissions must be received by FRIDAY, October 14, 2011.  

For additional information about the upcoming convention, please visit ECA’s website http://www.ecasite.org/. 

All questions or concerns related to the Rhetoric and Public Address Interest Group can be directed to: 

Christine Hirsch
Department of Communication Studies
SUNY Oswego
12 Òanigan Hall, Bldg 6
Oswego, NY 13126

Rsa2012eca@gmail.com  or chirsch@oswego.edu
Ph: (315)312-3528 

Papers or proposals addressing the convention theme yet are not directly related to instructional communication may be forwarded ECA First Vice President Nancy Willets (eca2012@capecod.edu).


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