Training and Events


Using Mass Observation
Organised by	University of Sussex (DTC Course)
Presenter	ESRC DTC Coordinator
Date	17/05/2013
Venue	University of Sussex
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Contact	ESRC DTC Coordinator
Description	One day workshop: Friday 17th May 9-5pm The course will examine the methodologies and findings of the Mass Observation organisation through the Mass Observation Archive held in the University Library. Mass Observation was established in 1937 as a unique social survey organisation using ethnographic and self reflective writing projects to examine many aspects of everyday life in Britain until the mid 1950s. The project restarted in 1981 and as the Mass Observation Project, has continued to collect subjective observational writing from a volunteer panel on issues relating to contemporary life in Britain over the past 30 years. The course will examine the methodologies and findings of the Mass Observation organisation through the Mass Observation Archive held in the University Library. Mass Observation was established in 1937 as a unique social survey organisation using ethnographic and self reflective writing projects to examine many aspects of everyday life in Britain until the mid 1950s. The project restarted in 1981 and as the Mass Observation Project, has continued to collect subjective observational writing from a volunteer panel on issues relating to contemporary life in Britain over the past 30 years. To book a place on this course please complete an Advanced Training Booking Form at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/doctoralschool/esrc/advancedtraining
Level	Advanced (specialised prior knowledge)
Cost	Sussex Participant (MSc, DPhil, Staff): No charge South East DTC, Essex DTC Participant: £20 External Student: £30 External other: £180
Website and registration	http://www.sussex.ac.uk/doctoralschool/esrc/advancedtraining
Region	South East
Keywords	Interviewing, Questionnaires, Observation
Related publications and presentations	Interviewing Questionnaires Observation
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Training and Events

Using Mass Observation