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07/10/2007
Call for Papers 2008
EASTERN COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
99th Annual Convention
May 1 - May 4, 2008
Making a Difference
Voices of Diversity Interest Group
Call for Papers and Panels
DEADLINE: 10/15/07
The Voices of Diversity Interest Group invites paper submissions and panel/program proposals for the 2008 ECA Convention, scheduled to be held May 1 – May 4, 2008 at the Omni William Tell in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The convention theme, “Making a Difference,” brings together three important areas: scholarship, teaching, and service. Each of these areas makes a difference to the discipline, and, together, they make a great difference in those we reach within and beyond the classroom.
The purpose of the interest group is to explore the various theories and practices that pertain to the research, teaching, and study of communication within, between, and among diverse communities, especially as these communities are affected and/or marginalized culturally, economically, institutionally, politically, psychologically, and socially because of age, class, disabilities, ethnicity, gender, language, race, religion or sexual orientation. The Voices of Diversity interest group seeks to facilitate dissemination and discussion of such theories and practices within the field of communication studies.
Submissions 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 e-mail 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, e-mail 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 version, (6) a detailed rationale for the program/panel, and (7) a statement of professional responsibility (see below).
Only electronic submissions will be considered. Papers and Program Proposals must be received by October 15, 2007.
As noted above, the following statement of professional responsibility 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 attend and present at ECA’s annual meeting must register and pay required fees.
E-Mail submissions to:
Dr. Celeste Lacroix
lacroixc@cofc.edu
Program Planner, ECA Voices of Diversity Interest Group
Department of Communication
College of Charleston
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
843-953-5654
