CFP: Performance Studies and Social Justice (9/1/06; 2/16/07-2/20/07)

full name / name of organization: 
Kurt Lindemann

Western States Communication Association
  Performance Studies Interest Group
  CALL FOR PAPERS
  2007 Annual Convention, Seattle, WA, February 16-20, 2007
  Conference Theme: Promoting Social Justice Through Our Work
   
  COMPETITIVE PAPERS
    
   Authors are encouraged to submit papers to the Performance Studies Interest Group. Papers may include research reports employing any methodology, theoretical developments or critiques, and critical analyses. Work that integrates a creative approach to scholarly endeavors is especially encouraged.
   Competitive papers should not have been presented previously at another conference, be accepted for publication, or have been published.
   Debut: The Performance Studies Interest Group welcomes debut papers. The WSCA Executive Club Debut Award is made to the author of a paper presented at the convention by an author or co-authors "who have not presented at a state, regional, national, or international convention, or published in any academic journal." Papers presented at student-only conferences are exempt from this requirement. All authors of a co-authored paper must meet these eligibility requirements for a paper to be considered a debut paper. Papers eligible for the Debut Award should be marked "DEBUT" in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. Please also indicate whether each author is a bachelor, masters, or doctoral student.
   All papers should be submitted by e-mail attachment. Please use MS Word or RTF for all documents. Submitted papers should include two separate attachments:
      A title page with title of paper, names of all authors, and the addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, institutional affiliations of each author. Also include audio-visual requests. NOTE: Equipment availability is extremely limited. See WSCA Policy on the Use of Audio-Visual Equipment at Conventions at http://www.westcomm.org.
      The paper, including a 250-500 word abstract, and a maximum of 25 pages of texts (excluding references). Remove author names from the paper.
  
   Electronic submissions must be received no later than September 1. Please send to:
  Kurt Lindemann
  Performance Studies Interest Group Chair and Program Planner
  San Diego State University
  performancestudies_at_yahoo.com
  480-330-6553
   
   
   
  PROGRAM PROPOSALS

Programs connected to the conference's theme are encouraged. Programs may consist of a chair, individual presenters, and a critic respondent. However, round-table discussions and other unique formats are encouraged, especially solo and group performances and other formats that provide opportunities for engaged interaction among participants and attendees.
    
   All program proposals should be submitted by e-mail attachment. Please use MS Word or RTF for all documents. Submitted program proposals should include two separate attachments:
      A title page with the title of the program and the name, addresses, phone, e-mail, and institutional affiliation of each participant. Also include any audio-visual requests. NOTE: Equipment availability is extremely limited. See WSCA Policy on the Use of Audio-Visual Equipment at Conventions.
      A brief rational for the program. A title and brief description of each presentation (if applicable). Remove author names from this section. NOTE: When submitting a performance proposal, include in the rationale section a performance text or abbreviated script and a performance "run" time.
  
   Electronic submissions must be received no later than September 1. Please send to:
  Kurt Lindemann
  Performance Studies Interest Group Chair and Program Planner
  San Diego State University
  performancestudies_at_yahoo.com
  480-330-6553
   
  For more information about the conference, visit http//:www.westcomm.org

Kurt Lindemann, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Communication
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182-4561
Voice: (619) 594-5450
Fax: (619) 594-6246
Mobile: (480) 330-6553
                 
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