Mobile Methodologies
Date:
21/10/2015
Organised by:
University of Surrey, Department of Sociology, Guildford, Surrey.
Presenter:
Dr. Tom Roberts
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Elizabeth Stutchbury 01483 689458 Daycourses@surrey.ac.uk
Description:
Walking Interviews represent a useful tool for investigating people’s relationship with space and allows the researcher to explore issues within the context they occur. The researcher can use the environment as a prompt to discussion and the respondents can use it as an aid to illustrate the points they want to get across. The course is designed primarily for researchers with some previous experience of qualitative interviewing who want to start using mobile methods. The day includes sessions exploring the different application of walking interviews, planning routes and developing discussion guides. The teaching sessions will be interspersed with practical exercises and demonstrations aimed at getting participants to think about the practicalities of undertaking walking interviews. Participants will be given the opportunity to undertake a practice walking interview, experience being interviewed and observe a walking interview taking place. Issues around recording and filming interviews will also be discussed along with ethical considerations.
The speaker is a very experienced social researchers who have undertaken over 100 walking interviews in a wide range of contexts.
Cost:
Government/Commercial Sector - £195
Staff at Education/Charitable Institutions - £150
All Students - £110
Website and registration:
http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/study/daycourses/events/2014-2015/151021-MM-1-QLM.htm
Region:
South East
Keywords:
Data Collection, Qualitative Interviewing, Walking Interviews.
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