Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis (few places remaining)
Date:
02/03/2026 - 03/03/2026
Organised by:
University of Liverpool
Presenter:
Prof Michael Mair
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Prof Michael Mair, +44151 794 3010, mdmair@liverpool.ac.uk
Description:
Ethnomethodology - the study of practical methods of action and reasoning, i.e., 'ethno-methods' - and conversation analysis - the study of 'talk-in-interaction' - are grounded in detailed investigations of how people in all manner of sites and settings organise their activities. This in-person short course, which will run over two days with 10 hours of work together, will provide an advanced, hands-on introduction to the unique way both Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis approach the study of social practices. This will be done using 'tutorial problems' centred on the analysis of interactional data collected as part of small-scale fieldwork exercises. Among other things, the short course will look at how ethnographic research, observation, interviewing and survey data can be repurposed, that is, put to work in alternate ways when pursued ethnomethodologically. It will suit those at MRes level and above with good background knowledge of social theory and approaches to social research looking for an introduction to this small but innovative field.
Cost:
Costs will vary according to career stage and location, so please contact Prof Mair for details.
Website and registration:
Region:
North West
Keywords:
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Ethnomethodology
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