The 2018 program for RhetCanada’s annual conference is now available. The conference will take place May 27-29 during the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Regina.
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CFP: Losing Our Words: Transformations in Language and Culture
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Chang, journalist and music critic on hip hop music and culture
Submission Deadline: May 30
Conference Dates: October 27-28, 2018
Conference Location: 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, Canada
Please submit via our website: http://www.humber.ca/liberalarts-ifoa/call-proposals
This conference explores the relationship between language and culture and taps into the rich fields of language studies, literature, history, sociology, politics, media studies, cultural studies and sociolinguistics, with a special focus on the interrelated nature of language and culture as it changes, evolves, adapts, or indeed is endangered or lost. Our conference takes an interdisciplinary approach to this topic. We are accepting proposals from areas that will include, but are not limited to, the following:
| Lost Languages Language attrition Language acquisition Reclaiming language Sociolinguistic analysis Affect Theory and Critical Animal Studies Forensic linguistics Multilingualism |
Metrolingualism Multimodality Transitivity Cultural appropriation Language, culture, and identity The language and culture of traditional and new media The Political Language of dissent, oppression, activism or diplomacy Language and gender Racialized Language |
Language & the Arts Body language and culture The culture of Learning and the technology of language The culture of economics History of Language Philosophy of Language Psychology of Language and Culture The Culture of Advertising |
We welcome proposals from researchers within all relevant academic disciplines.
If accepted, the presenter(s) should prepare a 20-minute presentation each, the oral equivalent of approximately 8 to 10 pages, double spaced, in Times New Roman 12pt font.
Call for Papers/Appel à contributions: Rhetor 8
La version française suit ci-dessous.
The editor and editorial committee of Rhetor: the Journal of the Canadian Society for the Study of Rhetoric invite submissions for its eighth volume, scheduled for 2019 publication. Rhetor is a bilingual, refereed, online journal published biennially by RhetCanada, a scholarly society dedicated to the study of rhetorical theories, practices, and history.
Possible topics for the volume may include, but are certainly not limited to, the following:
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A range of topics are welcome. Each manuscript, however, should advance or enrich a tradition of inquiry around the practice, criticism, or history of rhetoric, broadly understood. Prospective authors are advised to familiarize themselves with previous issues of Rhetor and to follow the manuscript style as posted on the Rhetor webpage. Those submitting an article for review must indicate in an accompanying cover letter that their submission has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication in another journal, book, or collection.
Authors should also include the following with their article submission: 1) an abstract between 100-150 words; 2) a list of (approximately) five key words pertinent to the manuscript; 3) a cover letter with the author(s) name(s), affiliation(s), and contact information including email address(es); and 4) a three- to four-sentence author biography statement.
Authors should not include names or identifying information in the article itself. Submissions should not exceed 6500 words and must follow the Modern Language Association’s (8th ed.) guidelines for publication.
Deadline for submissions is 1 September 2018. Anticipated publication is September 2019.
Articles (in MS Word format), cover letters, abstracts, biographical statements, and general questions can be sent electronically to Tracy Whalen, Editor, at t.whalen@uwinnipeg.ca. Rhetor welcomes articles in either English or French.
L’éditeur et le comité éditorial de Rhetor : Le Journal de la Société Canadienne pour l’Étude de la Rhétorique, vous invite à soumettre vos articles pour son huitième volume, à paraître en 2019. Rhetor est un semestriel bilingue, référencé et publié par RhetCanada, une société savante dédiée à l’étude de la théorie, de la pratique et de l’histoire de la rhétorique.
Les sujets possibles pour ce volume sont les suivants, sans s’y limiter :
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Une variété de sujets sont les bienvenus. Le plus important est que le manuscrit enrichisse la critique rhétorique, l’histoire de la rhétorique ou permette de faire avancer sa pratique. Il est recommandé aux auteurs de se familiariser avec les volumes précédents de Rhetor et de suivre les conventions de mise en page telles qu’elles sont présentées sur le site : http://cssr-scer.ca/journal/. Les auteurs doivent par ailleurs accompagner la soumission de leur contribution d’une lettre assurant que leur manuscrit n’a pas été publié ou soumis ailleurs.
Le manuscrit soumis doit également être accompagné : 1) d’un résumé de 100-150 mots ; 2) d’une liste d’environ 5 mots-clefs ; 3) d’un mail précisant les nom, affiliation et coordonnées de l’auteur ; 4) d’une notice biographique de 3-4 lignes. Les informations sur l’auteur ne doivent pas être présentes dans l’article lui-même. Les articles soumis ne doivent pas dépasser les 6 500 mots.
Date limite de soumission : 1er septembre 2018 (pour une publication prévue en septembre 2019)
Les articles (au format MS Word), accompagnés de la déclaration d’exclusivité, du résumé et de la notice biographique doivent être envoyés à Tracy Whalen, éditrice: t.whalen@uwinnipeg.ca. Rhetor accepte les articles en Anglais ou en Français.
Rhetor 7 Now Available / Rhetor 7 est maintenant disponible
| RhetCanada is delighted to announce that Rhetor 7 (2017), assembled under the able editorship of Pierre Zoberman, is now in circulation. Readers will find in this seventh issue investigations of rhetorical pedagogy, environmental rhetorics, gamification, literature, and philosophy. This bilingual assortment, the collective endeavour of scholars from North America, Africa, and Europe, speaks to the diversity of theoretical approaches and interests in contemporary rhetorical study.
As the new general editor of Rhetor, I extend my thanks first to Pierre Zoberman for his equanimity and discerning eye, to all the reviewers, the RhetCanada executive and Rhetor editorial board, and to the contributors who have made this issue the rich offering it is. Members are encouraged to preview the articles here on the RhetCanada website and visit the EBSCO database for article downloads when they are up and ready. Stay tuned in the next months for a special issue of Rhetor and (very shortly!) a Call for Papers for Rhetor 8 (2019). Best, Tracy Whalen Editor, Rhetor |
La Société Canadienne pour l’Étude de la Rhétorique/ RhetCanada a le plaisir d’annoncer que Rhetor 7 (2017), édité sous la direction de Pierre Zoberman, est maintenant disponible. Ce septième numéro réunit des explorations de pédagogie (de la) rhétorique, des rhétoriques écologiques, de la ludification, de la littérature et de la philosophie. Cette collection d’articles, fruit des réflexions de chercheur.e.s d’Amérique du Nord, d’Afrique et d’Europe, tæmoigne de la diversités des approches théoriques et des intérêts qui animent aujourd’hui les études rhétoriques.
En tant que nouvelle directrice de Rhetor, je tiens à remercier Pierre Zoberman pour son égalité d’humeur et sa sagacité, ainsi que tou.te.s les évaluateurs.trices, le bureau de la Société Canadienne pour l’Étude de la Rhétorique et le comité de rédaction de Rhetor, et, bien sûr, les auteur.e.s qui ont fait de ce numéro l’ouvrage riche qu’il est. J’encourage les adhérents à lire les articles en avant-première ici sur notre site, et de visiter la base de données EBSCO où ils/elles pourront télécharger les textes. Ne manquez pas dans les mois qui viennent un numéro spécial de Rhetor et (très bientôt!) un appel à contributions pour Rhetor 8 (2019). Bien à tou.te.s Tracy Whalen Directrice, Rhetor |
In memory of Michael Purves-Smith
Dear CSSR / RhetCanada members and associates, it is with sadness that I share news that one of our long-term and most cherished members, Michael Purves-Smith, passed away this week.
[Photo uploaded to the obituary website by the family] 
See his online obituary at http://dreisingerfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/1071/Michael-Purves-Smith/obituary.html#content-start
Michael and his wife Shannon Purves-Smith have contributed to the society for decades both separately and in partnership, playing many roles in the executive and committees and faithfully attending yearly CSSR conferences.
Michael’s gentlemanly kindness, organizational wisdom and deep intellect will be missed. He has left a strong legacy on our scholarly organization, and more importantly, he will be kindly remembered and respected in the hearts and minds of those who have worked together with him on committees, heard his presentations, shared meals or adventures with him, or discussed ideas with him. Michael has also left behind his writings for us to enjoy and ponder. He was not only a strong rhetorician and rhetorical critic, but he also used his eloquence as an active participant in Canadian and global society and culture, doing his best to leave an ethical, creative, and powerful impact on his audiences.
We thank you, Michael, for a life lived so well.
Dear Shannon, we send out our thoughts to you at this time and sincerely wish you and your family and friends comfort in your time of mourning.
Tania S. Smith
Current President, CSSR
RhetCanada/CSSR Proposal Deadline: January 13, 2018
The January 13 proposal deadline for RhetCanada’s annual conference is fast approaching. The conference will take place May 27-29, 2018 at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, which will be held at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
The conference theme is “That’s not rhetoric!” “Yes, it is.” The topic invites participants to discuss and debate the borders of our definitions of rhetoric and what they mean to the way we see the world and speak, write, and act within it.
For more information, see the full Call for Proposals.
Funding is available to assist current and recent graduate students with travel expenses. See the Congress 2018 Student Funding page.
Please send proposals to Dr. Tania S. Smith, RhetCanada / CSSR President, Department of Communication, Media and Film, University of Calgary: smit@ucalgary.ca.
Rhetoric Positions at University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo English is hiring for a number of faculty positions:
- Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Digital Media
- Assistant Professor in Science, Culture, and Writing
- Associate Professor in Rhetoric and Communication
- Two Lecturers in Rhetoric and Technical or Science Communication
Deadlines
- Assistant or associate professorial positions: January 15, 2018
- Lecturer postions: March 16, 2018
See the uWaterloo English website for more information about the department. Further enquiries may be directed to the chair, Professor Kate Lawson, at englishchair@uwaterloo.ca or at 519-888-4567, ext. 33965.
CFP: Res Rhetorica
Res Rhetorica is a peer-reviewed open access quarterly academic journal (ISSN 2392-3113). Its scope includes both theories of rhetoric and practices of persuasive communication. It is issuing the following CFP:
Rhetoric of Social Movements
The rhetoric of social movements is the theme for a special issue of Res Rhetorica planned for 2018.
A democratic public sphere is an arena where various social movements voice their claims; these include prominent environmentalist, feminist, LGBT, anti/alter-globalist, or nationalist movements, or local, identity-related, ethnic and political movements.
Social activism includes organizing protests, demonstrations, performances of civil disobedience or debates – all of which can be analyzed from a rhetorical perspective. Each social movement makes claims, presents them to the auditorium, argues for them, defends them against criticism. It actively campaigns to achieve in-group solidarity, to promote its ideas, and to convince the public to support its claims. It also strives to be identified and recognized in the public spheres and to position itself against antagonists.
Is the rhetoric of social movements related to their aims? Is it determined by the social context? How have digital media influenced the rhetoric of the social movements? Are there any global, universal patterns of social engagement and protest? How are appeals to emotions or authority used in social campaigning?
We invite submissions discussing, among other aspects:
- The features of rhetorics of protesting
- The new media and the new rhetoric of social campaigning
- Using public space as rhetorical action
- Varieties of persuasive repertoires
- Media reactions to social activism
- Contention and claim-making in public debates
- Types of arguments in social activism
- The role of visual rhetoric in social movements
- The history of protest rhetoric and civil movements
- The correlation between social causes and persuasive means
- Cross-cultural comparisons of protest rhetorics
Issue Editor
Agnieszka Kampka (agnieszka_kampka@sggw.pl)
Schedule
Submission deadline: 31 January 2018
How to submit
To see the author guidelines and submit the paper, prospective authors should register on www.ResRhetorica.com.
The Issue Editors welcome proposals (250 words) for the articles related to the theme of the issue to be sent to the Editors’ emails by the date specified in the Call for Papers.
We also invite year-round submissions unrelated to the themes of the consecutive issues to be published in the “Varia” section.
The papers are reviewed and have its own DOI.
Polish Rhetoric Society
Res Rhetorica is affiliated with the Polish Rhetoric Society. The Society, established in the year 2000, aims at promoting the awareness of rhetoric and perfecting the art of effective communication in practice by identifying links between rhetoric and other disciplines, disseminating research in the field of rhetoric, exchanging experience with researchers from other countries, and popularizing rhetorical skills. Feel welcome to join us and become a member of the Polish Rhetoric Society. For more information go to: www.retoryka.edu.pl.
CFP: CSSR/SCÉR 2018 Annual Conference/Colloque Annuel
| RhetCanada (Canadian Society for the Study of Rhetoric / CSSR) invites scholars and students of rhetoric to submit proposals for presentations at its annual conference.
Location: Canadian Federation of Social Sciences and Humanities’ Congress 2018, University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Dates: May 27 – 29, 2018 Special Sessions theme: “That’s not rhetoric!” “Yes, it is.” Proposals Due: January 13, 2018 The exchange that comprises our 2018 special sessions topic invites participants to discuss and debate the borders of our definitions of rhetoric and what they mean to the way we see the world and speak, write, and act within it. What are the implications of considering rhetoric as queen of the liberal arts and as mere or empty rhetoric? Is rhetoric’s true home in public discourse, and is it broadly inclusive of genres and media, such as conversation, architecture, graffiti, blogs, and games? Does rhetoric still exist and potentially wield power where it is not named? What do we gain and lose when seeing the world from a “rhetorical” perspective? Proposals for conference papers are not limited to the topic of the special session theme. The society welcomes papers on all aspects of rhetoric, in English or French. We foster dialogue among scholars from diverse disciplines and professions who are interested in rhetoric. We welcome not only mainstream rhetorical scholarship, but also “rhetoric in/and” a wide variety of domains or disciplines and through interdisciplinary frameworks. See the full Call for Proposals and instructions. Funding is available to assist current and recent graduate students with travel expenses. See the Congress 2018 Student Funding page. Proposal submission: By January 13, 2018 send your proposal to Dr. Tania S. Smith, RhetCanada / CSSR President, Department of Communication, Media and Film, University of Calgary: smit@ucalgary.ca.
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RhétCanada (Société Canadienne pour l’Étude de la Rhétorique /) invite ses membres à soumettre des propositions de communication pour son Colloque annuel.
Lieu: le Congrès 2018 de la Fédération Canadienne des Sciences Humaines, Université de Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Dates: les 27 – 29 mai, 2018 Session thématique: “Ce n’est pas de la rhétorique. Mais si!” Date limite de soumission des propositions: 13 janvier 2018 Notre session thématique de 2018 invite les participants à discuter et à débattre des limites de nos définitions de la rhétorique et de ce qu’elles signifient pour la manière dont vous voyons le monde, dont nous parlons, écrivons et agissons au sein de celui-ci. Quelles sont les implications de considérer la rhétorique comme la reine des humanités, de parler de pure rhétorique ou de rhétorique vide ? Le lieu propre de la rhétorique est-il le discours public, est-elle plus largement incluse dans les genres d’expression et les médias, comme la simple conversation, les tweets, l’architecture et les graffiti ? La rhétorique existe-t-elle toujours et exerce-t-elle potentiellement son pouvoir là où elle n’est pas nommée ? Que gagnons et perdons-nous en voyant le monde à travers une perspective « rhétorique » ? Les propositions de communication ne sont pas limitées au seul sujet de la session thématique. Les propositions relatives à tous les aspects de la rhétorique sont bienvenues, en français ou en anglais. Nous favorisons le dialogue entre les chercheurs qui, venus de disciplines et de contextes professionnels variés, s’intéressent à la rhétorique (au sens le plus large). Notre but n’est pas seulement d’accueillir le courant dominant de la recherche en rhétorique, mais bien d’encourager l’exploration de la « rhétorique dans et à travers » une grande variété de domaines ou de disciplines, et suivant des méthodes et des cadres interdisciplinaires extrêmement divers. Voir le CFP complet. Un fonds est également disponible pour aider les actuels ou récents étudiants de cycles supérieurs (Master et plus) pour leurs frais de déplacement. Voir le lien suivant Congress 2018 Student Funding page. Les propositions de communication doivent être adressées d’ici le 13 janvier 2018 à Dr. Tania S. Smith, Présidente de la SCÉR, Department of Communication, Media and Film, Université de Calgary, AB, Canada : smit@ucalgary.ca. |