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ECA 2015 Convention - Kenneth Burke Interest Group - Call for Submissions
Call for Papers
KENNETH BURKE INTEREST GROUP
106th Annual Convention Eastern Communication Association
“Deliberate: Philadelphia”
Philadelphia, PA
Sheraton Society Hill
April 22-26, 2015
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The Kenneth Burke Interest Group invites papers, program proposals, and roundtable discussions for the 106th Annual ECA Convention that will be held from April 22-26, 2015 at the Sheraton Society Hill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The convention theme, “Deliberate: Philadelphia,” promises great opportunities for us to participate in meaningful, scholarly dialogue. Program proposals might focus on opening spaces for deliberation on various topics, and need not be “about” the process of deliberating. We might engage Burke’s writings in deliberating contemporary issues. We might debate issues confronted in Burke’s work or place Burke’s ideas in conversation with those of other theorists. We might explore Burke’s vision of deliberation.
Please note that creative, interactive formats and cosponsored programming are especially encouraged. If you believe that your proposal would serve the needs of more than one Interest Group or the general membership, submit (no later than the October 15, 2014 deadline) to the Primary Convention Planner (J. Kanan Sawyer: ecaphilly2015@gmail.com) as well as Interest Group Chairs for all potentially involved groups. As with paper and traditional panels, all co-sponsored panel submissions must go through peer-review and receive Interest Group and/or Primary Planner acceptance.
General information about the convention and the 2015 Conference can be found at http://www.ecasite.org/aws/ECA/pt/sp/p_convention_main.
All submissions must be sent via e-mail, with attachment(s) in Word format, to the 2015 Program Planner by October 15, 2014. Please include “KB Division ECA Submission” in all email subject headings. Any questions, programming suggestions, and ideas concerning the Kenneth Burke Interest Group are welcome. Direct submissions and inquiries to:
Dr. Jean Costanza Miller, The George Washington University, jcmiller@gwu.edu
Submissions of Papers
Submissions of completed papers should include the following:
1. A title page (sent as separate file) 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. The word "Student" marked on all papers written by current undergraduate or graduate students.
3. To assist the program planner with obtaining technology (projectors, screens, etc.), all requests need to be made at the time of submission. Technology requests are not guaranteed.
4. Please include the following Statement of Professional Responsibility with all submissions:
In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. If this submission is accepted and programmed, I/We agree to register for the 2015 ECA Convention, pay fees, and present in Philadelphia. I/We understand that presenters with last minute emergencies must make arrangements as possible for an alternate presenter as well as communicate their absences to both the Interest Group Planner and ECA VP; no shows will be removed from the official program.
5. An abstract as the first page of the paper file.
6. Finally, if the paper is multi-authored, please indicate who will be presenting the paper at the convention.
Submissions of Panels, Round-Tables, or other program formats
Submissions of panel or round-table proposals should include the following:
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. A 75-word description of the program/panel as it should appear in the final program.
6. A detailed rationale for the program/panel.
7. To assist the program planner with obtaining technology (projectors, screens, etc.), all requests need to be made at the time of submission. Technology requests are not guaranteed.
8. Please include the following Statement of Professional Responsibility with all submissions:
In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. If this submission is accepted and programmed, I/We agree to register for the 2015 ECA Convention, pay fees, and present in Philadelphia. I/We understand that presenters with last minute emergencies must make arrangements as possible for an alternate presenter as well as communicate their absences to both the Interest Group Planner and ECA VP; no shows will be removed from the official program.
