Micro-ethnographic study

In class one day we were told to observe/do a study someone on belmont's campus, in order to help prepare us for our projects. I observed the interactions that took place in the area right outside of the beaman. I observed many things. I felt like I should have observed there because I feel like it is the central meeting spot on campus. Thus, it would make sence for me to do my observations there. Much of what I observed were people walking in groups to and fro to class. I didn't witness anything incessantly disturbing, other than some males trying to pull off a sleeveless t-shirt. There were not many people walking by themselves. Many people always had one other person with them, which is interesting. I think that many people, especially freshman, do not like walking by themselves because of the fear what people will think of them.

Practice Field Notes

What surprised me and intrigued me?

It surprised me the most was that their were more guys walking in groups, than girls. I always thought that girls traveled in groups the most?

What disturbed me?

There wasn't anything that disturbed me greatly.

Topic Ideas

I have an idea but I am still not so sure if I want to use it or not. I was thinking about comparing and contrasting rising artists with musicians that have already made it and are well known to the area. Specifically, I would focus on musicians in Nashville. I would first focus on artists who have already made it and would ask them questions such as how have they gotten where they are today? Was it connections, passion, persistence that got them to where they are today? On the flip side, I would intern ask the rising artists what pushes them or drives them to becoming a musician? Is what drives them fame, fortune, sharing their music with the world, using their gift to glorify the Lord? I would lead in with why does the artist do what they do? What is the artists mission for singing? I'm thinking that it would be neat to interview people from all different genres. I think that country is a must, since i live in tennessee, and i think that blues/jazz, christian, and singer/songwriter would be neat.