07/27/2018

CSCA 2019 Convention - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group Call for Papers

Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group
Call for Papers and Panels

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

Members of the Rhetorical Theory and Criticism interest group invite all members of CSCA to submit competitive papers, paper panels, discussion panels, spotlight panels, or other interactive panels that study theoretical, critical and empirical questions related to the field of rhetorical studies and communication theory to be considered for the 2019 CSCA conference. The theme for this conference is “Dialogue.” We welcome a range of topics, and we especially encourage members to develop creative and cross-interest group panels that focus on the convention theme.

At the 2018 conference, we brainstormed several potential topics for submission. Potential submissions could include, but are not limited to:

• A panel of participants that all use Martin Buber’s theory of the I/thou concept of dialogue to approach different communication contexts or artifacts.
• A panel of participants approaching different communication artifacts or contexts using Mikhail Bakhtin’s theory of dialogism.
• A panel of participants approaching different communication artifacts or contexts using principles of dialogue as conceptualized by the theory of communitarianism.
• A panel of participants that examine the same communication artifact using and comparing Buber/Bakhtin/Communitarianism or other dialogue centered theory.
• Panels or papers that analyze methods of teaching theories of dialogue in the communication classroom.
• Panels or papers that deconstruct what it means to have a “healthy dialogue” and/or how to encourage it in the classroom.
• A panel of participants using rhetorical theory to examine communication artifacts relating to the Lewis & Clark Historical Trail, which is near Omaha.
• A panel of participants using rhetorical theory to examine communication artifacts relating to the nearby Pine Ridge Native Reservation and the ongoing social justice issues there—power struggles, voice/silence struggles, etc.
• Panels or papers that examine the move towards deliberative dialogue training and implementation (National Institutes Forum). How does this jive with rhetorical theory? How can it be used effectively?
• Panels or papers that analyze non-traditional forms of creating a public sphere and the kind of dialogue that happens there; and/or how such spaces are transformed into political spaces through dialogue.
• Panels or papers that analyze the role of silence or nonverbal dialogue in persuasive communication.
• Panels or papers that analyze ways in which dialogue is shut down, and/or ways in which civility and incivility are used as rhetorical tactics.

Awards: The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest group gives two awards. One for the top competitive paper of the interest group designated as the Karlyn Kohrs Campbell Award. The second award is given to the top competitive student paper of the interest group and is designated as the David Zarefsky Award.

Guidelines for Submission:

Papers: CSCA WILL HAVE A NEW ONLINE SUBMISSION SYSTEM THIS CONFERENCE. Details for how to submit using this system will be available on the CSCA website closer to the submission deadline. Only completed papers will be accepted. Only papers submitted via the online system will be accepted. Papers must conform to APA standards. Remove all references made to the submitter in the body of the document so as to maintain anonymity. “Student” papers are those authored only by a student. Faculty mentors/advisors may not appear as an author on a “student” submission.

Panels: CSCA WILL HAVE A NEW ONLINE SUBMISSION SYSTEM THIS CONFERENCE. Details for how to submit using this system will be available on the CSCA website closer to the submission deadline. Panel submissions must include the following: (a) title, (b), abstract, and (c) a complete list of participants along with their institutional affiliations, contact information (address, e-mail, and telephone), and if they are CSCA Members. Preference will be given to panels with representatives from multiple institutions rather than representing a single institution.

An e-mail acknowledging receipt of paper and panel proposals will be sent for each submission. All technology requests must be made at the time of submission. Please only request media if it is essential to your presentation. If you require a laptop computer for your presentation, you must bring your own. Your submission implies that you agree to follow appropriate presentation rules if your paper/panel is accepted.

Submissions must be received by October 10^th, 2019, 11:59 Central Time.

Remember, all submissions must be sent electronically through our new online system via the CSCA website.