Dear Members of the Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group,
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm CDT, October 5, 2024. Please read the call below and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group
Call for Papers and Panels
Central States Communication Association (CSCA) Annual Convention-Cincinnati, OH
April 1-6, 2025
Widening the Scope
The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group invites the submission of competitive papers, panels, roundtable discussions, and innovative programming for the 2025 CSCA convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group is dedicated to preserving and promoting scholarship and teaching in rhetorical theory and rhetorical criticism. This year’s theme—Widening the Scope—encourages us to engage with colleagues and their scholarship across various areas of expertise within the discipline. To that end, we welcome submissions that explore perspectives fostering such connections and innovative ideas that contribute to expanding our knowledge and disciplinary practices.
The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group is dedicated to promoting scholarship that foregrounds diverse perspectives along the lines of race, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and nationality. In line with CSCA’s Anti-Discrimination policy, submissions are expected to avoid adopting discriminatory rhetoric related to these aspects.
Interest Group Awards
The Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group offers two awards at each convention: the top competitive paper award and the top student paper award. The recipients of these awards will be recognized at the Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group business meeting.
Submission Guidelines
Individual Papers: Only completed papers of no more than 35 pages will be accepted.
Paper Session: These 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, affiliation, and brief description of the specific contribution or perspective of each presenter.
Preference will be given to those paper sessions and panels proposals featuring panelists from multiple institutions rather than a single institution.
Submission Deadline & Instructions:
Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm CDT, October 5, 2024, and any technology requests must also be made at the time of submission.
Please send submissions through our CSCA online submission site. A link will be available on the CSCA website (https://www.csca-net.org/aws/CSCA/pt/sp/callforpapers).
Please create a profile for all potential presenters on the CSCA online submission site during the submission process. Membership is not required to create a profile. For any questions regarding the Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Interest Group, or to volunteer to be a reviewer, please contact Gordana Lazić at gordanalazic@missouristate.edu.