This document discusses the difference between methods and methodology in cultural studies. It defines methods as the actual techniques used to frame questions, collect and organize data, such as questionnaires, identifying sources, and using databases. Methodology is described as the critical approach used to interpret the collected data, involving the political position, epistemological approach, interpretive strategies, and philosophical approach of the researcher. The document provides examples of methods as collecting references from prominent feminist writers to prepare interview questions, and conducting interviews. It gives an example of methodology as identifying one's feminist ideology and reflecting on experiences in framing questions and interpreting data based on assumptions.

1. Methods & Methodology
Paper: ’Cultural studies’
S. t. d: M.A(sem-2)
Roll.No:11 methods
Presented by:
kunvarani Nidhi k
Allotted to: Methodology
Respected sir,Dr.Dilip Barad
Heenaba zala
&
Department of English
Maharaja krishnakumarsinhji Bhavsinhji University .
Bhavnagar.

2. What is cultural studies?
 Cultural studies is the analysis of a culture’s
systems of meaning, production and
consumption.
How cultural studies including with ‘Methods’
and ‘Methodology’?

3.  Methods & Methodology

4. ???
 Is it Method and Methodology same?

5. Definition of Method:
Method is the technique employed by the
researcher to frame questions, collect and organize
data.
Method
• The actual Fieldwork
• Questionnaires
• Identifying sources
• Databases

6. Methodology
 Methodology is not just method.
 Methodology is the critical approach used to interpret the data
collected.
 Methodology is the mingling of both qualitative and quantitative.
Methodology:
• Political position of researcher.
• Epistemological approach of researcher.
• Interpretive strategies of researcher.
• Philosophical approach of researcher

7. Example of ‘Method’
If we are studying representations of women
with feministic perspective. so, the first step in
‘Method’ is-
1. To know about some very prominent
feminist writer of the ‘past’ and ‘present’ .
2. To collect all possible references with you.
3. To prepare aspect able question.
4. To conduct the interview.

8. Example of ‘Methodology’
Identifying your own ideology.
e. g Feminist ideologist Julia Kristeva.
Reflecting on your experiences before framing
the questions.
Interpreting the data collected based on your
assumption.

9. Resources:
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