China Studies Seminar on 28 February: How I conduct research on urban performance culture: A workshop on Research Methodologies for Chinese Studies Scholars
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Dr Katie Beswick
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: February 28, 2023 (Wednesday)
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 15:00 – 17: 00 PM (HKT)
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: Cheng Yu Tung Building Lecture Theatre 5 (CYT_LT5)
Conducted in English. All are welcome.
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𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤:
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13681633
Abstract:
In this talk, Dr Katie Beswick will look at different methodological approaches to undertaking research in urban performance cultures: covering ethnography, practice-research, arts methods and theoretical framing. She will speak about how research ethics legislation and conventions in the UK have framed her approach to conducting research with participants in a variety of contexts (from professional artists to social housing residents). We will look at how various methods have been applied in Dr Beswick’s projects, and there will be a workshop session in which we will explore how China studies students and scholars might adapt these methods for their own practices.
Biography:
Dr Katie Beswick is the Programme Director for BA Arts Management at Goldsmiths, University of London. She is a scholar with wide interests in the city sound cultures, along with issues of identity, class and urbanism. Her published work includes a book on hip hop theatre (Making Hip Hop Theatre with Conrad Murray), as well as numerous works covering issues of housing, politics, performance and urban culture.
𝐄𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲: jefferytse@cuhk.edu.hk
