CFP: Media Ecology Association Affiliate

ECA 2016 Convention: Call for Papers, Media Ecology Association Affiliate

June 23-26, 2016
Bologna, Italy

ECA's Media Ecology Association Affiliate invites submissions for the 107th Annual ECA Convention. We invite competitive papers, thematic panels, roundtables, etc., relevant to the field of media ecology. Of particular interest would be papers and sessions related to the theme of the MEA's annual meeting, to be held in Bologna, Italy, on June 23-26, 2016, hosted by the University of Bologna ("Interfaces of Play and Game: Engaging Media Ecosystems"). For more information on media ecology and the MEA, see <http://www.media-ecology.org/>.

We are also interested in submissions based on the ECA convention theme, which is [R]evolution.  Media ecology scholarship has long been interested in the various revolutions associated with the introduction of new communication technologies, from the first writing systems, the alphabet, and the printing press, to the communications revolution of the 19th century, and and the social and cultural revolutions related to the electronic media, television, computers, the internet, web, social media, and mobile technology. At the same time, we recognize the process of media evolution, and the continuity that exists from orality to literacy to electricity and digitality. We welcome submissions from students, junior and senior scholars alike, and we encourage co-sponsored submissions that promote interdisciplinary collaboration.

All submissions, which should fall into one of the two categories listed below, must be received by 11:59 PDT October 15, 2015 in order to be considered.

I. Competitive Papers

A. Competitive papers should not have been presented previously at another conference, (with the exception of a student-only conference), be accepted for publication, or have been published.

B. Individual submissions of complete competitive papers should include two separate attachments:

1. Title page, which includes the title of the paper, the names of all authors, and each author’s address, phone number, email address, and affiliation. Please use an asterisk to note which author will be the presenter.

• Please label all debut papers with the phrase “DEBUT PAPER” in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. To qualify as a debut paper, the author or co-authors must not have presented a paper at a state, regional, national or international convention. All authors of a co-authored paper must meet these eligibility requirements for a paper to be considered a Debut Paper.
• Where appropriate, label “STUDENT” in the upper right-hand corner of the title page. All authors must be students to be considered a student paper.
• Audio-visual requests should be listed on the detachable title page. Please note that equipment availability is limited.
• The following statement MUST be included with every submission 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.

1. A manuscript that includes: (a) a 250-500 word abstract of the paper (with title appearing on this page) and (b) a maximum of 25-pages of text, excluding references and tables. No information in the paper that identifies the author(s) (beyond that which appears on the title page). Please remove any identifiers, such as the author’s name, from the paper and electronic file from the header or on the file label. Please follow APA format guidelines.

II. Panel and Roundtable Proposals
A. Panel, roundtable, and innovative presentation proposals should focus on some unifying theme or concept relevant to research, theory, or instruction related to the field of media ecology.

1. Programs may consist of a chair, individual presenters, and a respondent; however, roundtable discussions, performance venues, or other unique formats are encouraged.
2. We request that any person serving as chair and/or respondent not be a participant in the panel or roundtable.
3. Innovative program proposals, especially those that provide opportunities for engaged interaction among participants and attendees, are encouraged.
4. Programs co-sponsored with other interest groups are also welcome. Programs that relate to the convention theme, “[R]evolution,” are encouraged.
5. The panel organizer is expected to take responsibility for communication with the Interest Chair, alert her to any changes or problems and to ensure that panelists register for the conference and deliver their papers.

B. Panel proposals should include the following:

1. Thematic title of the panel/roundtable.
2. One-page rationale for the panel/roundtable and explanation of how the papers are thematically linked.
3. Names of the chair and respondents (if any). Chairs should not also be designated as respondents.
4. Names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and institutional affiliations of all participants.
5. Title and brief (1-2 paragraph/s) description of each presentation.
6. A program copy (no more than a 75-word description) as it should appear in the final program.
7. Equipment needed for the program. Please note that equipment availability is limited.
8. The following statement MUST be included with every submission 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.

Please send your submissions and/or inquiries to the MEA affiliate planner, Lance Strate, at strate@fordham.edu. All submissions should be submitted as either a .doc/.docx, .odt, or .pdf file. Remember, the deadline for submissions is 11:59 PDT October 15, 2015.

Please note that acceptance of a paper or panel proposal obligates authors to attend the conference and present the paper.