LINGUISTIC ETHNOGRAPHY by Fiona Copland, Angela Creese ( 9781446257388 )

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LINGUISTIC ETHNOGRAPHY
COLLECTING, ANALYSING AND PRESENTING DATA

By:

Fiona Copland, Angela Creese

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD

Pub. date:

22 January, 2015

Edition:

Annotated edition

Pages:

280

Description:

This succinct overview focusses on the experience of conducting linguistic ethnography and the role of the researcher, providing readers with both a philosophical and practical introduction

Synopsis:

This is an engaging interdisciplinary guide to the unique role of language within ethnography. The book provides a philosophical overview of the field alongside practical support for designing and developing your own ethnographic research. It demonstrates how to build and develop arguments and engages with practical issues such as ethics, transcription and impact. There are chapter-long case studies based on real research that will explain key themes and help you create and analyse your own linguistic data. Drawing on the authors' experience they outline the practical, epistemological and theoretical decisions that researchers must take when planning and carrying out their studies. Other key features include:A clear introduction to discourse analytic traditions Tips on how to produce effective field notes Guidance on how to manage interview and conversational data Advice on writing linguistic ethnographies for different audiencesAnnotated suggestions for further reading Full glossary This book is a master class in understanding linguistic ethnography, it will of interest to anyone conducting field research across the social sciences.

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