05/02/2017

CSCA 2018 Convention - Call for Submissions - Popular Culture Interest Group

POPULAR CULTURE COMMUNICATION INTEREST GROUP
Call for Papers and Panels

Central States Communication Association (CSCA)\
Annual Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
April 4-7, 2018
Difference

The Popular Culture Interest Group (PCIG) welcomes submissions of: 1) competitive papers and research, 2) discussion panel proposals, 3) original creative works, and 4) other presentation proposals for the 2017 CSCA annual conference. All submissions (taking the conference theme into consideration or otherwise) are both welcome and encouraged. Submissions promoting original scholarship or original creative productions that examine or utilize the concept of “Popular Culture” (including, but not limited to fan culture, movies, television, gaming, mobile applications, music, etc…) are encouraged. Creative works should be distinguished by exploring, celebrating, or critiquing texts or processes of popular culture. Creative works appropriate for submission may include but are not limited to audio, video, illustrations, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.

The PCIG is interested in studies that span a wide range of methodologies and theoretical backgrounds from faculty, undergraduate, graduate or professional communications practitioners. There is also a desire for entries that highlight practical application of theory or pedagogical design. A preference will also be given to panel proposals that feature a variety of institutions. We especially invite submissions that include the conference theme of “difference,” which includes different ways of articulating theory, articulating “difference” in theory, ways of analyzing or critiquing “difference” in popular culture texts or works, or making a “difference” through popular culture theory, artifacts or performance.

Awards: The top competitive student paper and the top competitive paper by a faculty member or professional will be given a cash award. Other contributors submitting the top three papers and the top original creative submission will receive recognition.

Guidelines for submission:

Papers: Competitive papers must conform to the specifications of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition. On the title page (separate from the remainder of the document) include the name(s) of author(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact information. Indicate if author(s) are CSCA members. All author references must be removed from the text of the paper.

Graduate and undergraduate students should type “STUDENT” on the upper right-hand corner of the title page. If the paper will be a graduate student debut, please type “DEBUT STUDENT” on the upper right-hand corner of the title page so that it can be considered for the CSCA debut student paper award. To qualify for this award, (1) the author must be a graduate student, (2) the paper must have single authorship, and (3) the paper must be the author’s first paper to be presented at CSCA.

Authors should strive to keep their submissions to a maximum of 30 pages (not including title page, references, appendices, etc.). This is not a firm requirement, but it will aid in the reviewing process. A Competitive Paper Submission form MUST be submitted along with the paper. These forms can be found on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.

Panels: Panel proposals must include a title, the name of person responsible for the program, and names, institutional affiliations, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of each panel participant. Include a 200-word abstract for the panel AND a 100-word abstract or brief explanation for each participant's purpose/perspective. Discussion panels and paper panels MUST be submitted using the respective forms. These forms can be found on the CSCA website: www.csca-net.org.

Original creative submissions: Original creative submissions must include a pedagogical or theoretical rationale for the work (a rationale could be an accompanying full-length paper written for the project or a 2-4 page rationale written for the submission). We especially encourage student projects and/or student/faculty collaborations. Those interested in submitting should contact planner Jennifer Willis-Rivera with a brief description of the creative work by September 15, 2017 to begin the submission process.

Technology policy: All technology requests must be made at the time of submission! Upon submission, please indicate in your email if A/V equipment is needed. CSCA will attempt to provide multimedia projectors and speakers based on financial considerations to all presenters who request them at the time of the program submission. CSCA is unable to approve requests for equipment such as personal computers, laser printers, satellite links, teleconference equipment, DVD players, or Internet access (please note – internet access is not always readily available in all meeting rooms!). CSCA members or individuals attending the convention may elect to either rent such equipment from the convention hotel at their own personal expense or bring their own equipment, unless prohibited by the convention hotel. (Please check beforehand with the Executive Director about the convention hotel policy). If individuals provide their own equipment, the hotel may elect not to help if service is needed. If the hotel does help and assesses a fee, the individual requesting help is responsible for all charges. Any technology requests made by CSCA participants at the convention that were not requested at the time of the program submission cannot be charged to CSCA.

Submit papers and proposals as MICROSOFT WORD (only) attachments by October 9, 2017, by 11:59 p.m. CT. Only complete papers and/or proposals will be considered.

Send submissions electronically using Microsoft Word to the following:

Jennifer Willis-Rivera
PCIG Program Planner
Email: cscapcig@gmail.com