Universität Wien

240173 PR Visual methods in ethnography (P1) (2014W)

Continuous assessment of course work

Compulsory attendance in the first course unit!

The course must be completed together with the combined methods seminar.
The course language (English or German) will be adapted to students' needs; German is not required.

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 08.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 15.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 22.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 29.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 05.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum A, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 12.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 19.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Übungsraum (A414) NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 26.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 03.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 10.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 17.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 07.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal C, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 14.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum A, NIG 4. Stock
  • Wednesday 21.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal A, NIG 4.Stock
  • Wednesday 28.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Seminarraum D, NIG 4. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Visual research methods have long been important in ethnography, even if mostly secondary to the classical methods of participant observation. If anything, this importance has increased in recent decades. Nevertheless, the use of visual media for research poses many critical questions of method and representation, questions which moreover interfere with the rapidly changing socio-cultural role and availability of images.

Assessment and permitted materials

Course attendance, active participation in discussions and practical work, and carrying out of a self-defined small research project are required.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course aims at providing students with competence and hands-on experience in the use of visual ethnographic methods.

Examination topics

We will discuss various ways of using visual media in ethnographic research. Students will carry out small ethnographic projects in groups according to their interests. They will define a research design and identify and apply appropriate methods. The outcome of this experimental approach will be collectively discussed and evaluated in the course. The projects should be carried out in or near Vienna and be completed by the end of December at the latest.

Reading list

BALL, Michael S./ SMITH, Gregory W. H. 1992. Analyzing Visual Data (Qualitative Research Methods Series 24). Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
BANKS, Marcus. 2001. Visual Research Methods in Social Research. London: Sage.
MITCHELL, Claudia. 2011. Doing Visual Research. Los Angeles: Sage.
PINK, Sarah et al. (Hg.). 2004. Working Images: Visual Research and Representation in Ethnography. London: Routledge.

Association in the course directory

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