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09/12/2014
ECA 2015 Convention - Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group - Call for Submissions
Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2014(midnight deadline)
The Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group invites submission of competitive papers, performances, thematic program/panel proposals, and innovative programming alternatives (e.g., roundtables, symposia, debates, open forums, and community programs) for the 106th annual convention of the Eastern Communication Association.
Our theme for 2015 is “Deliberation: Philadelphia.” It is hoped that this conference will create a space where carefully crafted ideas are put forth for public consideration. We wish to highlight completed papers and deliberative, audience-drawing and audience-involved panels that may not include the convention theme in their titles but encourage public consideration of ideas or debate the merit and direction of our scholarship and pedagogy. Creating this intentional space honors our location and ECA history—we hope that you will participate in our deliberations!
In keeping with the 2015 convention theme, we ask you to consider papers, performances, thematic panels, and other programs that explore related issues and questions, and how these topics and questions intersect with the critical, performance based, research, and/or theoretical issues related to our interest group.
Submissions to the Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group must adhere to the following guidelines:
In order to receive full consideration, all completed papers and program/panel proposals must be received by Wednesday, October 15, 2014.
Submissions must be sent via email, with attachment(s) in MS Word format, to the Program Planner Jennifer L. Shamrock, Monmouth University at jshamroc@monmouth.edu. The email subject line should include the text “ECA 2015 submission” and the title of the paper/panel/program. The email text should include any requests for technology. Technology requests must be made at the time of submission or they will not be met, and these provisions are subject to availability.
All submissions must include a statement of professional responsibility (see below). Please note if the submitted materials (including previous drafts and/or similar versions) have been submitted for publication and/or delivered in the form of another “public presentation.”
Competitive Papers
Abstracts or incomplete papers are not acceptable in this category.
Submissions of completed papers should be sent via two separate Microsoft Word files:
1. The first file should include full text of the paper and the title page with the following information:
- Title of paper and the author(s)’ affliation, mailing addresse, telephone number, and email address
- 100 - 150 word abstract.
- If the paper has multiple authors, please indicate who will be presenting at the convention.
2. The second file should contain the full text of the paper and the following information:
- 100 - 150 word abstract.
- All author identifiers should be removed (excluding previous scholarly works cited in the paper and listed in the reference section).
- Excluding notes and references, papers should be no longer than 25 double-spaced pages. Papers longer than 25 pages may not be reviewed.
IMPORTANT!:
- Authors who have not presented previously at a regional or national convention are to include the word “Debut” on the title page.
- Students may choose to include the word “Student” on the title page.
- Please indicate your willingness to present your paper as a competitive paper presentation, a competitive poster presentation, or both.
Program/Panel/Performance Proposals
All program/panel submissions should be sent as single Microsoft Word file, and must include:
A. A thematic title for the program/panel/performance.
B. The names, institutional affiliations, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of all participants (including chairs and respondents, if applicable).
We request that presenters not serve as chairs, and that chairs not serve as respondents.
C. Titles and 100 – 150 word abstracts for each paper or presentation.
D. The program copy (no more than a 75-word description) as it should appear in the final program.
E. A detailed rationale for the program/panel. If you are submitting a performance panel as a paper session or as a panel discussion, be sure to clearly indicate that the proposed session is 1) all papers, 2) all performance, or 3) a mix of presentational formats.
IMPORTANT!: Statement of Professional Responsibility
When submitting a paper or proposal for review, the following statement MUST be included. Papers, performances, and panels without this statement will not be programmed.
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 soon as possible for an alternate presenter as well as communicate their absence to the Program Planner; no shows will be removed from the official program.
Please visit http://www.ecasite.org for more information about the convention.
Inquiries for additional information about this call or about the Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group should be directed to the Program Planner, Jennifer L. Shamrock, Monmouth University at jshamroc@monmouth.edu. My office phone number is (732)263-5426.
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