07/09/2024

2025 ECA Convention Philosophy of Communication Interest Group Call for Papers

ECA - 2025 116^th Annual Convention
Call for Papers
Philosophy of Communication Interest Group
“Contemporary Problems Creative Solutions”

2025 Eastern Communication Association Conference

Hyatt Regency, Buffalo NY
March 26^th-March 30^th, 2025

Submission Deadline:  October 16, 2024 11:59 (PST) 

The Philosophy of Communication Interest Group is requesting paper and panel submissions for the 113th Annual ECA Convention in Buffalo, NY. The convention theme, “Contemporary Problems, Creative Solutions”, emphasizes the importance of addressing contemporary problems like social justice, AI, higher education, curriculum changes, current politics, workplace issues among others. As philosophers of communication, attending to such contemporary issues may reveal deeper questions that lend to the proposal of creative solutions. For example, the study of classical rhetoric provides tremendous insight into our contemporary problems in politics. The ancient polis struggled to stabilize under the influence of both wealthy and ambitious politicians. Similarly, the invention of AI has generated substantial questions about the nature of education, the role of the human, and what tasks a human ought to do to preserve the meaningfulness of work.  At this year’s conference we welcome individual paper and panel submissions that incorporate problems and creative solutions into philosophy of communication research, pedagogy, and/or practice.

Papers and panel proposals must be submitted electronically by October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST).  The Philosophy of Communication Interest Group of ECA utilizes Attendee Interactive to manage all submissions and blind-reviews.

The Philosophy of Communication Interest Group invites two types of submissions:

Submission Guidelines for Individuals Papers
Individual Paper: A completed paper reporting original research, an extensive literature review, or
other form of scholarship. Papers should be written in accordance with the APA 7th edition. The following elements will be required for individual paper submissions:

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. A one-page abstract on the second page.
4. A statement of professional responsibility on the second page.

*If the paper has multiple authors, submitter should indicate who will be presenting at the convention.

Submission Guidelines for Panel/Program Proposals
Panel: A program where three to four speakers present individual papers on a specific topic area. The individual submitting the panel should identify a chair who has agreed to introduce each paper and moderate the presentation of papers and any discussion. Respondents are optional at the discretion of the panelists. Alternatively, please submit panel/program proposals in one MS Word file (.doc or .docx). Include the following items in all panel/program submissions:

1. A thematic title for the program.
2. Names of the chair and respondents (if any). Chairs should not also be designated as respondents.
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.

The following statement MUST be included with every submission of a paper or panel in order for it to be eligible for review:

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.

For additional information about the upcoming convention, please visit ECA’s website http://www.ecacomm.org. All questions or concerns related to the Philosophy of Communication Interest Group can be directed to the 2025 IG Planner: Joel Ward (jsward@geneva.edu). The Philosophy of Communication Interest Group is limited in the number of sessions it can program, so prior consultation with the planner about session ideas recommended.