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Southern Communication Journal· 2026Q2

The Southern States Communication Association: A Legacy of Communication and Its Freedom

Carl Cates

Short summary

This paper reflects on the Southern States Communication Association's (SSCA) history and its role in fostering communication scholarship and freedom.

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Key points

  • The paper reflects on the author's initial experiences attending the Southern States Communication Association (SSCA) in the mid-1980s.
  • It touches upon the author's feelings of intrigue and intimidation as a master's student at the event.
  • The reflection is framed within the broader context of the SSCA's legacy in communication and freedom of expression.

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Abstract

Thank you, Pat, for your generous comments.Fellow members, in the mid-1980s I traveled with Drs. Joe Cardot and Carly Dodd to my first SSCA. I was intrigued and intimidated. As a master’s student I...

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Field: Communication

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