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ECA - 2012 Convention - Call for Papers - Intercultural Communication Interest Group
**CALL FOR PAPERS**
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION INTEREST GROUP
EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
103rd ANNUAL CONVENTION
April 26- 29th, 2012
Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Intercultural Communication Interest Group is seeking paper and program submissions for ECA's Annual Convention to be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston in Cambridge, Massachusetts from April 26 – 29th, 2012. The convention theme, Transitions, evokes thoughts of change, as well as movement, passages, and journeys, and provides us the opportunity to explore and discuss important shifts in intercultural communication theory and practice. Submissions must be made electronically and received by October 14, 2011.
Of particular interest is research that explores the shifting (transitioning) ways that “culture” may be understood in an economically-interdependent, technologically-interconnected, and hybrid global context.
Individual Paper Submissions:
Individual papers are completed papers that report original research, provide an extensive literature review or state of the art, or showcase some other form of scholarship. Papers that are to be considered will be no more than 25 pages (excluding title page, abstract, references, and appendices) and comply with the guidelines set forth in APA 6th edition. Submit two files (see below) concerning your submission, saved in Microsoft Word (.doc files) to Kathleen Glenister Roberts at robertskg@duq.edu. Include in the email subject line the abbreviation “ECA” and the title of your paper. Include in the text of the email any requests for presentational aids (please see the technology statement listed below). Each submission must adhere to the following guidelines:
- The first file should include the completed paper; a one-page abstract; and a title page with the author name(s) and contact information (affiliation, mailing address, phone number, email address), the word “debut” if the author has not presented previously at a regional or national conference, an indication of who will present for multi-authored papers, and the statement of professional responsibility which appears below.
- The second file should include the completed paper beginning with a one-page abstract. Please mark the word “debut” on the top right corner of the abstract page if the author has not presented previously at a regional or national conference. All author-identifiers (excluding previous scholarly works cited in the paper and listed on the reference page) should be removed from this file.
Program Submissions:
We welcome submissions for a variety of programs including panels, round tables, and symposia.
Suggestions for innovative programs are welcome, especially those that engage the public and/or highlight unique intercultural aspects of the Boston area. Feel free to contact the program planner with any ideas before you submit; we are happy to help with arrangements or contact potential participants. Panels should strive to include as many different institutions as possible.
Submit one copy of your proposal saved in Microsoft Word (.doc) to Kathleen Glenister Roberts at robertskg@duq.edu. Include in the email subject line the abbreviation “ECA” and the title of your program. Include in the text of the email any requests for presentational aids (please see the technology statement listed below). Each submission must include the following:
- A title page with a thematic title for the program; panelists’ names and contact information (affiliation, mailing address, phone number, email address); and the statement of professional responsibility that appears below.
- Names of the chair and respondent, if any (note: individuals may not simultaneously chair, respond, and/or participate – a variety of individuals is required for panels)
- A rationale for the program.
- A title and (maximum) 150 word abstract for each presentation.
- A description of the panel (maximum 75 words) to appear in the final program.
Important Notes:
- All submissions must include ECA’s Statement of Professional Responsibility: “In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this panel or paper 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.”
- ECA’s Technology Policy: Equipment rental is very expensive. Therefore, before requesting technology, please read ECA’s statement on technology which is available at http://www.ecasite.org/pdf/technologypolicy042007.pdf.
- Submissions that do not comply with the guidelines listed above will be returned.
- For additional information about the convention, including short courses and other programming, please see the ECA website available at http://www.ecasite.org/.
- For additional information about this call for papers, please contact the Intercultural Communication Interest Group Program Planner:
Kathleen Glenister Roberts, Ph.D.
Duquesne University
University Honors College
100A Assumption Hall
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
412-396-1326 / robertskg@duq.edu
