Linking ideas to texts/references
each idea/train of thought should be referenced/cited
Theories stemming from theories/Conversation
writing as finding a path through an unfamiliar landscape
less personal/individualistic
asking questions of assumptions
more than individual experience – embeds itself in a structure – less about boiling it down to individual, but more about groups, sections or categories (disability, country, gender etc), more social as it is a group
Politics & Ethics (worldview)
Care
What methods are normalised within certain cultures, and what can be learnt from comparison with other methods & their cultures?
AREAS OF INTEREST:
The cultural meanings and values attached to different types of sounds: This could include exploring how different sounds are perceived and interpreted within different cultural contexts.
The social setting in which a sound is heard: This could include examining how the same sound might be perceived differently depending on where it is heard (e.g., a busy city versus a quiet countryside).
The personal experiences and background of the individual: This could include considering how an individual’s personal history and experiences can shape their interpretation of sound.
The ways in which the social construction of the sonic experience affects the way in which people understand and interact with sound: This could include looking at how societal expectations and norms can influence how we perceive and respond to different types of sounds.
The variation of the social construction of the sonic experience across different cultures and social groups: This could include exploring how the meaning and significance of sound can vary across different cultural and social contexts.
The impact of technological advances on the social construction of the sonic experience: This could include examining how the widespread use of headphones or the increasing prevalence of virtual reality might affect the way in which we experience and interpret sound.