[Ethnocomm] Blue sky workshops

Sun Dec 7 17:42:20 UTC 2014

Hi David and all,

Of course I am interested in the doing (application, practice & outcomes of research) but also in the scholarly debate. 

For instance, the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science (Oct 2014) includes JABS at 50: Applied Behavioral Science and Something More? by Philip H. Mirvis which engages paradigm change and paradigm conflict.

Specifically, Mirvis challenges the shift from action science to normal science (Kuhn) and considers the role of art in re-invigorating new/cutting-edge developments in learning and human/organizational/cultural development. 

Might the questions being raised of generating more flexibility in EC across contexts such as Russia and Africa be fruitfully explored by bringing in theory that is actually beyond the usual purview?

I won't keep pushing it, just thought it might be fun and intellectually exciting ;-)

best regards,
steph on the move

> On Dec 5, 2014, at 6:42 PM, "Munoz, Kristine L" <kristine-fitch at uiowa.edu> wrote:
> 
> Amen.
>  
> From: Ethnocomm [mailto:ethnocomm-bounces at listserv.linguistlist.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Rudnick
> Sent: Friday, December 5, 2014 2:09 PM
> To: Donal Carbaugh
> Cc: Ethnography of Communication
> Subject: Re: [Ethnocomm] Blue sky workshops
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> To second Olga's and Donal's comments, our African colleagues note with regular frustration the same challenges pertaining to Western scholarly discourse -  especially presentation of results and publication. 
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> What a contribution it would be to investigate or explore this from an EC perspective.
>  
> And what a meaningful discussion to have.
>  
> Best,
>  
> Lisa
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On 5 Dec 2014, at 21:00, "Donal Carbaugh" <carbaugh at comm.umass.edu> wrote:
> 
> I find Olga’s points to be highly valid, as we each work within traditions of scholarship and in social environments which are no doubt to a degree culturally situated. I also think the idea of being connected via Skype to be highly appealing, at least for some portion of the anticipated discussion.
> Thanks, Olga.
> Donal
>  
> From: Olga Leontovich [mailto:olgaleo at list.ru] 
> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 2:53 PM
> To: David Boromisza-Habashi
> Cc: Ethnography of Communication; Donal Carbaugh
> Subject: Re[2]: [Ethnocomm] Blue sky workshops
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> Dear colleagues,
> I think that the discussion of different cultural perspectives on communication research might be fascinating. We, Russian scholars, find it difficult to fit into the Western scholarly discourse, to have our papers published, etc., partially, I think, because of different traditions of inquiry and presentation of results.  I haven't heard Peter Vorderer in Seattle, but he spoke about this in London last year. I don't think I'll be able to make it to Puerto Rico (too far away), but maybe we'll be able to think of other forms of "presence", like Skype?
> Olga Leontovich
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> Fri, 5 Dec 2014 08:50:47 -0700 от David Boromisza-Habashi <dbh at Colorado.EDU>:
> Hi Steph,
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> As much as possible we would like this (to-be-proposed) workshop to focus on questions and experiences related to scholarly conversations between EC-based research and *theorizing* in other traditions of inquiry. To state our interests crudely, we are thinking about inviting folks to address questions like, What happens when ethnographers of communication attempt to make a contribution to the study of subjects with rich and varied theoretical traditions such as memory, globalization, dialogue, design, peace, conflict, violence, democracy, social justice, etc., etc.? What are some related challenges, opportunities, trade-offs, and victories?
>  
> Tell me if I'm way off here but it sounds to me like you are interested in a conversation about combining methodological approaches. This is not exactly the type of conversation Leah and I are looking for, but if you (or anyone else on this list!) would like to chat more about this BSW feel free to send me an email off-list.
>  
> Cheers, David 
>  
> -- 
> David Boromisza-Habashi, Ph.D.
> 
> Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, University of Colorado Boulder
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> http://colorado.academia.edu/DavidBoromiszaHabashi
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> From: steph-gmail [stephaniejo.kent at gmail.com]
> Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 6:12 AM
> To: David Boromisza-Habashi
> Cc: Donal Carbaugh; Ethnography of Communication
> Subject: Re: [Ethnocomm] Blue sky workshops
> 
> Hi Donal and David,
>  
> I'd be interested in a combo of EC and action research, if that's something that fits within the scope of what you and Leah are already imagining?
> 
> steph on the move
> 
> On Dec 3, 2014, at 11:05 PM, David Boromisza-Habashi <dbh at Colorado.EDU> wrote:
> 
> Hi Donal,
>  
> Leah Sprain and I are not quite ready to propose a BSW just yet, but we are thinking about one that would inspire conversation about points of engagement between EC and non-EC theorizing. More from us soon.
>  
> Cheers, David
> 
> ---
> David Boromisza-Habashi, Ph.D.
>  
> Assistant Professor
> Department of Communication
> University of Colorado Boulder
> 
> On Dec 2, 2014, at 1:45 PM, "Donal Carbaugh" <carbaugh at comm.umass.edu> wrote:
> 
> Greetings EC Clan::
> 
> Does anyone have an idea for a Blue Sky workshop for ICA they’d like to propose?
> 
> 
> 
> Blue Sky Workshops
> Continuing in the tradition begun by Peter Vorderer in Seattle, the 2015 ICA Annual Conference in San Juan will offer “Blue Sky Workshops.” These are designed to be open conversation meetings that session chairs dedicate to specific research or professional development issues. The session format is flexible and can be individualized by the chairs. The objective, however, is not to replicate the standard format of single presenters and a listening audience, but rather to facilitate active contribution by each attendant. For this reason, participation is limited to approximately 20 attendees, depending on room capacity. Sessions will typically last for one standard time slot of 75 minutes. You can find the Call for Proposals for Blue Sky Workshops at:
> http://www.icahdq.org/conf/2015/blueskyworkshops.asp. Proposals must follow the directions outlined in the Call and should be submitted to Amy Jordan (ajordan at asc.upenn.edu) by 31 December 2014. Proposals with incomplete information will not be considered for inclusion in the program.
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