Metaphor Analysis: Theoretical and methodological challenges in using discourse data. A research project funded by ESRC National Centre for Research Methods

Workshops

Experimental Expert Workshop

Date: 11-12 July 2006

Location: Leeds

Aim: To experiment with and evaluate various combinations of metaphor analysis techniques.

Format

  • Participants to work in pairs or groups on the same discourse data, trialling combinations of techniques that will include concordancing of small and large corpora; use of qualitative data analysis software, e.g., MaxQDA; visualisation; analysis of gesture.
  • Results of trials to be presented to whole group and evaluated.

For more information on this workshop, please email Professor Lynne Cameron.