Video Observation and Analysis
The course focuses on interaction, video observation and analysis. Interaction, as a concept and phenomenon, involves the focus areas of language, relationships, and actions, which in turn can be studied, observed, reflected on and analysed with the help of video recordings.
Studies that are part of PhD in Science of Professions interact with participants, objects and techniques in the different professions’ practice. To conduct research into this interaction, video is a good way to collect data. If research is to be conducted on this interaction, video is a good way to collect data. Through the use of video recordings, focus is almost automatically placed on professional practice and the field of practice. The course will present the breadth and flexibility of using video as a form of data, with a focus on qualitative research design. The course uses practical and theoretical examples as well as lectures, study groups and seminar activities. The candidates will gain expertise in order to critically analyse, systematise and plan video research. As part of this, technology is used innovatively to collect, analyse and store video data. The Learning in Interaction research group at the Faculty of Education and Arts will assist with some recording equipment, but candidates must have access to their own PC/Mac for the analysis work.
The course introduces some analytical interaction perspectives, such as ethnomethodology, conversation analysis, multimodal interaction analysis and discourse analysis. During the course, work is carried out on different parts of the analysis process, ranging from how the research interest affects data collection, to the representation of data in manuscripts. Research ethics is actualised in relation to all the different parts of the analytical process. The course is intended for PhD students who plan to use or are in possession of video data, seeing as analysing one’s own research material is a key part of the course.
Knowledge:
Candidates:
- contribute independently and innovatively to the development of new knowledge and theory within the field of video research in one or more of the focus areas
- have extensive knowledge about relevant methods for collecting and analysing video data within their own research field
- have in-depth knowledge about research ethics that apply to video research
Skills:
Candidates:
- can critically and independently manage complex academic questions and challenge established knowledge and practice within the field of video research in one or more of the focus areas
- can critically and independently assess and explain the appropriateness and application of different video research methods in research projects, and account for limitations and ethical challenges
- can formulate research questions and plan and implement video research projects at a high academic level using relevant technology
General competence:
Candidates:
- can identify, critically assess and discuss relevant academic and ethical issues in their own and others’ video research
are able to master and critically and independently reflect on relevant methodology and relevant methods within the field of video research.
The course is assessed with a portfolio (MA), which includes the following: two course assignments, and a reflection paper.
The folder is assessed as passed / not passed