Hello Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group members! 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 2017 CSCA is just about a month away. Please see the call below. I am looking forward to your submissions!
Call for Papers and Panels
2017 Central States Communication Association (CSCA)
Annual Convention in Minneapolis, MN
March 16-18, 2017
Create
The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group invites the submission of competitive papers, panels, roundtable discussions, and innovative programming for the 2017 CSCA convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our interest group is dedicated to preserving and promoting scholarship and teaching in rhetorical theory and rhetorical criticism. We welcome a range of topics, and we especially encourage members to address issues related to the convention theme of “Create.” In terms of panels, preference will be given to those with panelists representing multiple institutions rather than a single institution.
We welcome a variety of formats, including competitive paper panels, paper panels, discussion panels, spotlight panels, and debate panels. We strongly encourage the submission of panels that are co-sponsored with other CSCA units. Please contact the Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group Chair for help coordinating co-sponsored panels. Possible topics for panels include: exploration of social justice issues related to the conference location (such as work that studies the rhetoric of the American Indian Movement, Black Lives Matter, and the Hmong and Somali immigrant communities), examination of corporate rhetoric, cross-disciplinary collaboration on scholarship that details how music, food, and/or media create and mirror realities and communities, and/or reflection on key foundational ideas and concepts that have created the contemporary rhetorical discipline.
Awards: The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group presents two awards. The Karlyn Kohrs Campbell Award is named after distinguished scholar Karlyn Kohrs Campbell and is presented to the author(s) of the Top Paper submitted to the Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group. The David Zarefsky Award is named after distinguished scholar David Zarefsky and is presented to the author(s) of the Top Student Paper submitted to the Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group. Both awards come with a cash prize and certificate at the annual convention.
Guidelines for Submission:
(1) Papers: Only completed papers will be accepted. Papers must conform to the most current APA, MLA, or Chicago standards and include a title and a brief abstract. 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. Author names and any identifying information must be removed prior to submission. A Competitive Paper Submission Form must be submitted as a separate attachment along with the paper. This form is located on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org
(2) Panels: Discussion and paper panel submissions must include the following: (a) title, (b) description (75 words or less), (c) rationale (75 words or less), and (d) a complete list of participants along with their institutional affiliations, contact information (address, e-mail, and telephone), and if they are CSCA Members. Paper panels should also include titles and brief abstracts (100 words or less) for each paper. Submitters must use the Discussion Panel Form or Paper Panel Form. These forms are located on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org
All papers must be submitted electronically using Microsoft Word. Documents sent using any other format will be returned to the sender. An e-mail acknowledging receipt of paper and panel proposals will be sent for each submission. All media requests must be made at the time of submission. Please only request media if it is absolutely essential to your presentation, as media requests will be closely examined before approval. Laptop computers will not be made available for presentations. Your submission implies that you agree to follow appropriate presentation guidelines if your paper/panel is accepted (i.e., it is generally unacceptable to read your paper to those in attendance).
Submissions must be received by October 3, 2016.
Send submissions electronically using Microsoft Word to the following:
Jessica M. Prody, PhD
Department of Performance and Communication Arts
St. Lawrence University
jprody@stlawu.edu