07/25/2018

CSCA 2019 Convention - Basic Course Interest Group Call for Papers

Dear Basic Course Interest Group Members, 

I hope this message finds you well. This email serves as a reminder of the CSCA conference submission deadline. I encourage all of you to submit your work and take part in the conference. I hope to see you in Omaha! 

My best,

Josh

BASIC COURSE INTEREST GROUP
Call for Papers and Panels

Central States Communication Association (CSCA)
Annual Convention in Omaha, NE
April 3-6, 2019
Dialogue 

The Basic Course Interest Group invites the submission of competitive papers, panels, roundtable discussions, and innovative programming for the 2019 CSCA convention in Omaha, Nebraska. The purpose of the Basic Course Interest Group is to support research and facilitate discussion of issues related to the pedagogy and administration of the introductory communication courses. The Basic Course Interest group is seeking proposals that explore the conference theme of Dialogue. Topics encompassing the conference theme of Dialogue are welcome, and we especially encourage members to address issues related to this theme. 

How do we improve dialogue through listening? How do we assess dialogue in the introductory communication course? What opportunities for dialogue exist across our campuses? How can we use dialogue to improve intercultural communication? How can we utilize dialogue within the foundational communication course? While we are especially interested in submissions that connect to the conference theme, the interest group welcomes submissions that address any aspect of the introductory course. In terms of panels, preference will be given to those with panelists representing multiple institutions rather than representing a single institution. You may also wish to address panelists’ expertise. 

The Basic Course Division will accept the following submission types: 

(1)   Paper

(2)   Paper Session

(3)   Panel Discussion 

Papers: Only completed papers will be accepted. All papers must include a title and a brief abstract. Graduate 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. To be considered a graduate student debut paper, (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. Indicate if author(s) are CSCA members. Author names and any identifying information must be removed prior to submission.

Paper Session: Consist of a group of presenters with (3-5) paper presentations centered on a common theme. Submissions should include an overall session title, session description (75 words), and a rationale statement (250 words or less) as well as author name(s), affiliation, paper title and abstract for each paper.

Panels: Panels should consist of a group of panelists discussing a specific topic. Audience discussion and participation are strongly encouraged. Following the guidelines from the CSCA website, panel discussions should include an overall panel title, a rationale statement, and a panel description for the online convention program. Submitted panels should include a chair and each presenter’s name and affiliation. A single file should be provided that notes the specific contribution or perspective of each presenter.

Basic Course G.I.F.T.S.: In partnership with the G.I.F.T.S. Interest Group, we are striving to create and co-sponsor a joint session on Basic Course Great Ideas for Teaching Students. Please see the call for the G.I.F.T interest group, submitting your proposal following the directions in call.

Awards

The Basic Course Interest Group generally offers two awards at each conference: The Douglas M. Trank Award for the top competitive paper, and the Melissa Beall Award for the top competitive panel. The teams honored with each of these awards will receive their award during the business meeting.

All technology requests must be made at the time of submission.

Submissions must be received by October 10, 2018 – 11:59pm CST.

CSCA will have a new online submission system. https://www.csca-net.org/aws/CSCA/pt/sp/callforpapers

If you have questions please contact interest group program planner, Joshua Westwick at joshua.westwick@sdstate.edu.