[Air-L] CSCW Social Theory Workshop CFP REMINDER

[Ingrid Erickson]

**Apologies for Duplication**

This is a reminder that position papers for the upcoming CSCW workshop are due on January 2, 2017.

Theory transfers? Social theory & CSCW research

Susann Wagenknecht, University of Siegen 
Ingrid Erickson, Syracuse University 
Carsten Østerlund, Syracuse University 
Melissa Mazmanian, UC Irvine 
Pernille Bjørn, University of Copenhagen 

Link: https://theorycscw.wordpress.com <https://theorycscw.wordpress.com/>

Finding time to present and discuss theories at CSCW events has proven a perpetual challenge. This workshop takes up this cause by facilitating an open-ended discussion about how diverse strands of social theory not only align with but support innovative CSCW research. The workshop will focus on three guiding questions: How, when, and to what end can social theory benefit CSCW research? What recent developments in social theory could be especially impactful for CSCW research today? What can CSCW research contribute to social theory? 

With an aim to building a new community of practice, the workshop will provide an open forum for scholars and practitioners to probing the merits and limitations of social theory for CSCW research. We welcome participants with diverse theoretical interests, ranging from organizational theory to intersectionality, social materiality to pragmatism, practice theory, and beyond. 

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

We welcome submissions that address the topics raised in the workshop proposal, discussing specific concepts, frameworks, and modes of theorizing. In particular, we would like workshop submissions to reflect upon:

	• Specific concepts, frameworks, and modes of theorizing: How have these proven salient for CSCW (or, promise to do so in the future)? What are their limitations?
	• Workshop Questions: What recent developments in social theory could benefit CSCW research? How, when, and to what end can social theory benefit CSCW research? What can CSCW research contribute to social theory?
	• Optional: Encounters authors had with various forms of theory during the past years. What are authors’ preferred theoretical perspectives? When was theory helpful? When has engagement with theory proven unproductive?
Workshop papers should be 2-4 pages and submitted to workshop organizers by January 2, 2017. To ensure focused discussion, the maximum number of participants, including organizers, is 20 people.

Please email workshop papers to theorycscw at gmail.com