Second Call for Papers 2011
Media Ecology Association
102nd Annual Eastern Communication Association Convention
“Communication and Power:
From Classrooms to Politics”
Arlington, Virginia
Key Bridge Marriott
April 13-17, 2011
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2010
A reminder that the Media Ecology Association, an affiliate association of the Eastern Communication Association, invites submission of competitive papers, thematic program/panel proposals, and innovative programming alternatives (e.g., roundtables, symposia, debates, open forums, and community programs) for the 102nd annual convention of the ECA.
The 2011 convention’s theme, " Communication and Power: From Classrooms to Politics,” reflects the convention’s location in the Washington, DC area – one of the most powerful cities in the world and the center of U.S. government and politics.
In keeping with this theme, we ask you to consider papers, thematic panels, and other programs that explore the issues and interaction of communication and power (from the empowered and the disempowered perspective) and the ways in which these intersect with the critical, methodological, research, and/or theoretical issues in media ecology.
General information about the 2011 Call for Papers can be found at http://ecasite.org. Submissions to the Media Ecology Association/ECA must adhere to the following guidelines.
In order to receive full consideration, Media Ecology Association/ECA completed papers and program/panel proposals must be received by October 15, 2010.
Submissions must be sent via e-mail, with attachment(s) in MS Word format, to the 2011 Program Planner:
Thom Gencarelli, Manhattan College - thom.gencarelli@manhattan.edu
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 the title page with author(s) name and contact information (affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address) and a statement of professional responsibility (see below) .
2. The second file should contain the text of the paper starting with a one-page abstract. All author identifiers should be removed (excluding previous scholarly works cited in the paper and listed in the reference section).
The word “Debut” should be marked on the paper by authors who have not presented previously at a regional or national convention.
The e-mail subject line should include the abbreviation “ECA” and the title of the paper. The e-mail text should include any request for presentation aids (such as overhead projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.).
Finally, if the paper is multi-authored, please indicate who will be presenting the paper at the convention.
Program/Panel Proposals
All program/panel submissions should be sent as one Microsoft Word file, and must include:
1. A thematic title for the program/panel.
2. The name of the Chair, and Respondent (if any).
3. The names, institutional affiliations, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of all participants.
4. Titles and abstracts for each paper or presentation.
5. The program copy (no more than a 75-word description) as it will appear in the final program.
6. A detailed rationale for the program/panel.
7. A statement of professional responsibility (see below).
The e-mail subject line should include the abbreviation “ECA” and the title of the panel. The e-mail text should include any request for presentation aids (such as overhead projectors, video monitors, DVD players, etc.).
Statement of Professional Responsibility
When submitting a paper or proposal for review, the following statement MUST be included. (If it is not attached to a submitted document, the chair is responsible for obtaining a completed copy of this form prior to the paper/program/panel being officially programmed for presentation at the convention.) Papers 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. I/we agree to present this paper or program/panel if it is accepted and programmed. I/we further recognize that all who attend and present at ECA's annual meeting must register and pay the required fees."
Statement on Technology
For the complete statement about the provision of media technology by the ECA for the conference participants, please see the ECA’s “Statement on Technology,” available at http://www.ecasite.org/pdf/technology policy042007.pdf.
Note, however, that reasonable requests for technology support will not be met unless they are received by the interest group planner at the time of the paper or program submission.
Please contact the Media Ecology Association Program Planner, via e-mail, for further information:
Thom Gencarelli - thom.gencarelli@manhattan.edu