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05/05/2009
Call for Papers: Eastern Communication Association 2010
Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group
Call for Papers: Eastern Communication Association 2010
Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group
The year 2010 is the start of a new century of communication for the Eastern Communication Association. The convention theme prompts reflection about what comes next in our narrative. "Charting a course" implies a sense of direction, a temptation to definitiveness restrained by an inability to grasp what lies beyond our reach, what we cannot predict. The metaphor of "meeting new horizons" captures an emergent moment between what we already know and what is unknown and "Other," inviting responsiveness to what we cannot control. We set our sights to focus on the future as we seek engagement with what is yet to come. A sense of excitement laced with caution races through us; propelled by wonder at what might be, we set forth boldly and in good company to meet our collective future. Whatever we encounter, we will face it together, rejoicing. What may we yet discover? What may we yet learn?
The Interpretation and Performance Studies Interest Group invites paper submissions and panel proposals that explore future horizons that are emerging in the field that include rebirthing or re-visioning Interpretation and Performance Studies in ways that open the conversation in new directions. The Interest Group welcomes submissions of all methodologies. We also invite performance sessions as well. The deadline for receiving submissions is October 15, 2009 for papers and panel proposals. Undergraduate/graduate poster submissions are due by December 15, 2009. A statement of professional responsibility must be included with all submissions.
In submitting the attached paper or proposal, I/We recognize that this submission is considered a professional responsibility. I/We agree to present this panel or paper 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 required fees.
**If the paper is a multi-authored paper, please indicate who will be presenting at the convention**
Submissions of Completed Papers Should Include:
1. A detachable title page with the title of the paper and the author's affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
2. The word "Debut" marked on all papers written by authors who have not presented previously at a regional or national convention
3. The word "Student" marked on all papers written by student authors
4. A one-paragraph abstract (NO MORE than 250 words) on the second page
5. A statement of professional responsibility on the second page
6. Four copies of the completed paper (it is up to you whether you want materials to be submitted electronically or have hard copies mailed; I strongly recommend electronic submission)
Program/Panel Proposals Should Include:
1. A thematic title for the program
2. Names of the chair and respondents, if any
3. Names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliations of all participants
4. Titles and abstracts for each paper or presentation
5. A program copy (NO MORE than a 75-word description) as it should appear in the final program
6. A detailed rationale for the program/panel
7. A statement of professional responsibility
8. Four copies of all of the above (it is up to you whether you want materials to be submitted electronically or have hard copies mailed; I strongly recommend electronic submission.
Please submit to:
Annette M. Holba
Communication and Media Studies
Plymouth State University
MSC 60, 17 High Street
Plymouth, NH 03264
aholba@plymouth.edu
Please take a moment and read ECA's statement on technology and prepare accordingly as you consider your submission:
Statement of Challenge: The decision to provide technology at the annual meeting of the Eastern Communication Association is a difficult one. ECA must balance the fact that we are a communication association with the fiscal reality: Technology use is expensive.
Statement of Usage: All requests for technology must be made by the Interest Group Program Planner at the time of final program submissions (normally, this is around mid-November). Any requests made after that time will not be honored. Upon receiving those requests, the Convention Planner will review the importance and necessity of the requests, examining the individual submission and its purpose. Those programs ranked highest by the program planner that incorporate technology will be given priority. Those programs with lower rankings will probably not be able to include technology. The decision to provide technology will be guided by 1) the Convention Planner's budget, 2) the need and necessity of the technology for the execution of the program, and 3) the availability of technology. In some cases, the ECA 2nd Vice-President's school may be able to assist in securing technology. However, ECA Convention Planners should not expect this assistance. ECA will not approve requests for the following technology: personal computers, laser printers, satellite links, teleconference equipment, LCD panels and projectors, video data projects, and digital versatile/video disc equipment. Although ECA members may wish to rent this equipment from the hotel at their own expense, those individuals are responsible for the equipment, including protecting it from damage and theft. Further, ECA is not responsible for this equipment. Finally, the hotel should not be expected to provide service for, or assistance with, personal technology that is brought into the hotel. Although every effort will be made to provide technology as requested, the Convention Planner will necessarily examine whether the integrity of the submission will be jeopardized if technology is not available.
