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09/03/2016

CSCA 2017 Call for Papers Reminder: Popular Culture


Call for Papers and Panels

2016 Central States Communication Association (CSCA)
Annual Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 16-18, 2017

Create

Hello, Popular Culture Interest Group members. I hope everyone’s Fall semester/term is off to a great start. I wanted to remind you that the deadline for submitting panels or papers to CSCA is just over a month away. As you know, nest year’s theme is “Create.”

The Popular Culture Interest Group (PCIG) welcomes submissions of competitive papers and research, discussion panel proposals, original creative works and other presentation proposals for the 2017 CSCA annual conference. All submissions (taking the conference theme into consideration or otherwise) are both welcome and encouraged. Submissions promoting original scholarship or original creative productions that examine or utilize the concept of “Popular Culture” (including, but not limited to, fan culture, movies, television, gaming, mobile applications, music, etc…) are encouraged.

The PCIG is interested in studies that span a wide range of methodologies and theoretical backgrounds from faculty, undergraduate, graduate or professional communications practitioners. There is also a desire for entries that highlight practical application of theory or pedagogical design. A preference will also be given to panel proposals that feature a variety of institutions.

We especially invite submissions that include the theme of “Create,” which includes creative ways of articulating theory, creative ways of analyzing or critiquing popular culture texts or works, works of influential scholars, seminal works as well as concepts and theories that challenge our understanding of commonly accepted theories or concepts in Communication or Pop Culture scholarship. We welcome various types of submissions, including competitive paper panels, response and discussion panels, roundtable discussions, dialogue sessions, and debates. We also invite original creative submissions. Creative works should be distinguished by exploring, celebrating, or critiquing texts or processes of popular culture. Creative works appropriate for submission may include but are not limited to audio, video, illustrations, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.

The top competitive student paper and the top competitive paper by a faculty member or professional will be given a cash award. Other contributors submitting the top three papers and the top original creative submission will receive recognition.

Guidelines for submission:

Competitive papers must conform to the specifications of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition. On the title page (separate from the remainder of the document) include the name(s) of author(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information. All author references must be removed from the text of the paper. Graduate and undergraduate students should type “STUDENT” on the upper right-hand corner of the title page.  If the paper will be a student debut, please type “DEBUT STUDENT” on the upper right- hand corner of the title page.  To be considered a student debut paper, (1) the author must be a graduate or undergraduate student, (2) the paper must have single authorship, and (3) the paper must be the author’s first paper to be presented at CSCA. Indicate if author(s) are CSCA members. Authors should strive to keep their submissions to a maximum of 30 pages (not including title page, references, appendices, etc.). This is not a firm requirement, but it will aid in the reviewing process. A Competitive Paper Submission form MUST be submitted along with the paper. These forms can be found on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.

Panel proposals must include a title, the name of person responsible for the program, and names, institutional affiliations, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of each panel participant. Include a 200-word abstract for the panel AND a 100-word abstract or brief explanation for each participant's purpose/perspective. Discussion panels and paper panels MUST be submitted using the respective forms. These forms can be found on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.

Original creative submissions must include a pedagogical or theoretical rationale for the work (a rationale could be an accompanying full-length paper written for the project or a 2-4 page rationale written for the submission). We especially encourage student projects and/or student/faculty collaborations. Those interested in submitting should contact planner Ahmet Atay with a brief description of the creative work by September 15, 2016 to begin the submission process.

Submit papers and proposals as MICROSOFT WORD (only) attachments to Ahmet Atay at aataycy@hotmail.com. Submissions must be received by October 3, 2016, by 5 p.m. Only complete papers and/or proposals will be considered.

Upon paper submission, please indicate in your email if A/V equipment is needed. CSCA will attempt to provide multimedia projectors and speakers based on financial considerations to all presenters who request them at the time of the program submission. CSCA is unable to approve requests for equipment such as personal computers, laser printers, satellite links, teleconference equipment, DVD/VHS players, or Internet access. CSCA members or individuals attending the convention either may elect to rent such equipment from the convention hotel at their own personal expense or may bring their own equipment, unless prohibited by the convention hotel (Please check beforehand with the Executive Director about the convention hotel policy). If individuals provide their own equipment, the hotel may elect not to help if service is needed. If the hotel does help and assesses a fee, the individual requesting help is responsible for all charges. Any technology request made by CSCA participants at the convention that was not requested at the time of the program submission cannot be charged to CSCA.

Submissions must be received by October 3, 2016.

Send submissions electronically using Microsoft Word to the following:

Ahmet Atay

PCIG Program Planner
Assistant Professor
College of Wooster
Email: cscapcig@gmail.com (for conference questions)
aataycy@hotmail.com (for other questions)

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