Tara Brabazon's Blog, page 66
July 17, 2011
Disseminating Research
Too often, particularly in a coursework MA programme, students assume that their work finishes when a paper is submitted. Tara explores the responsibilities of scholarship and the multiple methods of dissemination.
Oral history and Oral historiography
Tara explores the nature of oral history and oral historiography, particularly in digitized environments. When should an interview take place and how 'representative' are the findings?
June 29, 2011
Unobtrusive Research Methods
Tara introduces unobtrusive research methods. When is it best to avoid focus groups, interviews and surveys and think about alternative research methods?
What is a research method?
Tara's presentation introduces research methods. She explores the relationship between 'the how' and 'the why' of research.
June 22, 2011
Critical Criminology
Tara talks to Steve Redhead, asking him about the definitions and applications of critical criminology.
June 7, 2011
Mick Winter and Scan Me: Everybody's guide to the magical world of QR codes
Tara Brabazon talks with Mick Winter about his new book, Scan Me: Everybody's guide to the magical world of QR codes. They talk about the potential of local content delivered via mobile phones in an appropriate time and place. As part of geosocial networking, QR codes have found their historical moment. For further information, please refer to http://scanmebook.com.
Mediocrity and McDonalds
What is the difference between (higher) education and training? Are students 'overqualified' for their first job? This podcast explores the consequences of tabloid fixations with an 'overqualified' workforce.
May 29, 2011
Prisons and reality television
Tara asks Steve Redhead about prisons and popular culture. Why did he take university students on prison visits?
May 18, 2011
The Dodo Lives
The iPad 2 is the archetype of proto-obsolescent technology. It embodies Thorstein Veblen's phrase 'conspicuous consumption.' Yet there is one company that makes iPad cases built on the bookbinding tradition. Dodocase, based in San Francisco, provides a reminder to users of new media platforms that skill, care and history must attend any decisions about rapid obsolescence and wasteful consumption.
May 17, 2011
Mick and Tara review the MA Creative Media dissertation process
Mick Winter talks with Tara Brabazon for the last time in the context of the MA Creative Media. Mick and Tara review ihis dissertation process and the entire programme, connecting 'learning' with 'doing.'
