Discourse Research and Teaching Group (DRT)
The DRT group is a community of staff and students interested in discursive research. We run regular skills training sessions for Keele University Staff and Students during term time. The emphasis is on supporting members in their current research projects at all levels. Methodological training in recent years has tended to focus on Conversation Analysis but it is designed to be reflexive to the needs of the members. Current Staff members have expertise in CA, DP, DA, FDA and CDA so just let us know what you need.
Interests
Staff and PGR members
- Dr Alexandra Kent – Requesting, authority in interaction, collaborative decision making in interaction
- Ms Claire Melia - Discourse of addiction and alcholism, interactions during addiction treatment
Each year we have a range of student projects taking place within the DRT at both BSc and MSc level. Some recent examples include:
- Knowledge displays during substance abuse group support meetings
- Using laughter to resolve arguments between couples
- Teasing and parenting during family mealtimes
- Using repetition to aid client-insight during counselling sessions
- Collaborative decision-making during student committee meetings