09/11/2023

CSCA 2024 - Basic Course Interest Group ...Call for Submissions Reminder

Hi all!

The Basic Course Interest Group at CSCA is looking for more submissions for the upcoming 2024 conference. Submissions are due on October 7 by 11:59pm CDT. We welcome submissions from all institution types and teaching positions. Here is the call: 

BASIC COURSE INTEREST GROUP

Call for Papers and Panels

Central States Communication Association (CSCA)

Annual Convention-Grand Rapids, Michigan

April 2-7, 2024

Incoherence

Submission Deadline: October 7, 2023, at 11:59pm CDT

The Basic Course Interest Group invites the submission of competitive papers, panels, roundtable discussions, assessment tools and techniques, and innovative programming for the 2024 CSCA convention in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 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. Our interest group welcomes submissions from instructors at all levels (e.g., graduate students, faculty, administration) and all types of institutions (e.g., community colleges, high schools, 2-year programs, 4-year programs, public colleges, private colleges). The Basic Course Interest group is seeking proposals that explore the conference theme of Incoherence. Topics encompassing the conference theme of Incoherence are welcome, and we especially encourage members to address issues related to this theme.

How can the basic course address issues of incoherence for students in the classroom? How can instructors address incoherence in student learning and work within the basic communication course? What issues related to incoherence do instructors and administrators of the basic course deal with during the semester? Although 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 and Roundtable Discussions

(4)    Assessment Tools & Techniques

(5)    Innovate Programming

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: Paper sessions 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 and Roundtable Discussions: Panels and roundtable discussions 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. 

Assessment Tools & Techniques:  The Basic Course Interest Group would like to provide a G. I. F. T. S. style session of Assessment Activities and ideas. Submissions for this session should include a title, description (not to exceed 100 words), brief rationale and description of the assessment tool or technique (not to exceed 1000 words). 

Innovative Programing: Along with the traditional submissions, the Basic Course Interest Group welcomes innovative session ideas such as proposed debates, panels surrounding creative works (i.e., poems, crafts, thought journals), research roundtables, and other alternative panel formats. These sessions should be created similar to the panel and roundtable discussions; they should include an overall panel title, a rationale statement, and a panel description for the online convention program. Submitted proposals 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. 

Awards

Division 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. 

Equity and Inclusion Scholarship Award

The Equity and Inclusion Scholarship Award is sponsored by the CSCA Equity & Inclusion Committee (EIC). Its purpose is to highlight the most promising work by scholars in the areas of equity and inclusion. When submitting the paper to a CSCA interest group, caucus, or section, individuals must indicate that their paper addresses equity and/or inclusion to receive consideration for the award. If your paper should be considered for this, the paper must clearly articulate, in at least one paragraph, how the respective scholarship explicitly addresses equity and inclusion. Additionally, make sure to select the Equity and Inclusion Scholarship option in submitting. 

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

Submissions must be received by 11:59 PM, CDT, October 7, 2023

Send submissions electronically through our online system via the CSCA website. 

If you have questions please contact interest group program planner, Caroline Waldbuesser, carolinewaldbuesser91@gmail.com