Metaphors for knowledge in knowledge sharing groups

Topic and scope	This project investigates how knowledge is conceptualized metaphorically in knowledge sharing groups. The aim of the project is to shed light on several levels of the process of understanding knowledge as a concept.
Duration	2011-2015
Research question	How is knowledge conceptualized metaphorically in knowledge sharing groups by use of language, gesture and joint epistemic action?
Method	Qualitative case studies
Status	External PhD dissertation, submitted
Researcher and supervisors	Researcher: Linda Greve Supervisors: Peter Kastberg (Aarhus University, Denmark) and Gerard Steen