brisbane workshop

 

I've just returned from two days in Brisbane. [Note, the lovely trunks on the trees in the Botanical gardens]. The reason for the trip was to attend a presentation by John Heritage at Griffith University. It was a fantastic presentation which focused on designs of questions and answers.

In the afternoon, I attended a workshop run by a combined group from Griffith, University of Queensland, and the Queensland University of Technology. This transcript analysis group (TAG) has Conversation Analysis as its raison d'etre. I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet with others who share an interest (and possess considerable expertise) in CA. Amongst those present were Susan Danby, Greer Johnson,Jill Freiberg, Ann Kelly, Rod Gardner and Calvin Smith.

I attended the day's activities with Gillian Busch who is a student of Susan Danby's. Gillian is conducting an EM/MCA/CA study for her PhD. Through Gillian, I also met up with Carly, Charlotte and Maryann who have all focused on young children for their research.

I'm looking forward to returning to Brisbane in a few weeks time to attend another workshop. Meanwhile, time to send out an email to the members of our own CQU analysis group (TAG) which meets once a month on a Friday.