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09/27/2007
Call for Papers 2008
CALL FOR PAPERS AND PANELS
Theory and Methodology Interest Group
Eastern Communication Association
99th Conference ~ May 1 - May 4, 2008 ~ Pittsburgh, PA
"Making a Difference"
The Theory and Methodology Interest Group of the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) invites paper submissions and panel/program proposals for the 2004 ECA Convention scheduled to be held May 1-May 4, 2008, at the Omni William Penn in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In keeping with the purpose of this interest group, submissions that address the development of a distinctive body of communication theory, or investigate the relationships between theory and methodology, are encouraged.
In his influential 1999 entry in Communication Theory, Robert Craig identified seven traditions within the field of communication theory. Soon after, several introductory communication theory textbooks (Littlejohn & Foss, 2005; Griffin, 2003) adopted this framework as a way of introducing the field to its newest students. Simultaneously, at least one new communication research methods text has ventured beyond the boundaries of traditional social science methodologies adopted by like authors. By including rhetorical criticism, and critique in general, as properly considered as research methodology, Merrigan and Huston (2004) have brought a synthesis to the field in much the same way Craig (1999) did. In keeping with the convention theme, to what degree have these or like changes made a difference in how we as scholars engage with communication phenomena? How do these changes enable (or impede) our abilities to translate the insights generated by communication research and theory into action? How have they changed our pedagogy in communication theory courses, research methodology courses, and beyond? Other possible topics of interest might include: what influence has pragmatism had in the field of communication and should it be reconsidered as a founding tradition (see Craig, 2007)? Should critical theory (as a type of theory, not the Critical Theory of the Frankfurt School) be considered as a tradition, as Craig (1999) defines it? Or is it, as our peers in sociology and other social science disciplines might portend, more properly considered as a metatheoretical classification, and accorded the same status as postpositivism and interpretivism, for example?
References
Craig, R. T. (1999). Communication theory as a field. Communication Theory, v. 9, pp. 119-161.
Craig, R. T. (2007) Pragmatism in the field of communication theory. Communication Theory, v. 17, pp. 125-145.
Griffin, E. (2003) A first look at communication theory (5th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Littlejohn, S. W. & Foss, K. A. (2005). Theories of human communication (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.
Merrigan, G. & Huston, C. L. (2004). Communication research methods. Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth.
Submission of completed papers should include: (1) a detachable title page with the title of the paper and the author's affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. (2) the word, "Debut" on the title page if the author has not presented previously at a regional or national convention, (3) a 75-word abstract on the second page, and (4) a statement of professional responsibility on the second page (see below). If a paper has multiple authors, please indicate who will be presenting at the convention. Papers should not exceed 25 double-spaced, typewritten pages (not including abstract, references, and notes), nor should they have been previously presented at other conferences.
Submissions of panel or round-table proposals should include: (1) a thematic title for the program, (2) names of chair and respondents, if any, (3) names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliation of all participants, (4) title and abstracts for each paper or presentation, (5) program copy (a 75 word description) as it will appear in the final program, (6) a detailed rational for the program/panel, and (7) a statement of professional responsibility (see below).
Statement of professional responsibility: the following statement must be included in all submissions: 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 further recognize that all who attended and present at ECA's annual meeting must register and pay the required fees.
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Deadline:The submission deadline is October 15, 2007.
Mail submissions must be received by the October 15 deadline. Electronic submissions are encouraged.
Submissions should be sent to:
Dr. Marie Garland
mgarland@Ithaca.edu
Roy H. Park School of Communications
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-3373
