Research Methods in Linguistic Anthropology

For research in linguistic anthropology, the successful execution of research projects is a challenging but essential task. Balancing research design with data collection methods, this textbook guides readers through the key issues and principles of the core research methods in linguistic anthropology. Designed for students conducting research projects for the first time, or for researchers in need of a primer on key methodologies, this book provides clear introductions to key concepts, accessible discussions of theory and practice through illustrative examples, and critical engagement with current debates. Topics covered include creating and refining research questions, planning research projects, ethical considerations for research, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, data processing, data analysis, and how to write a successful grant application. Each chapter is illustrated by cases studies which showcase methods in practice, and are supported by activities and exercises, discussion questions, and further reading lists. is an essential resource for both experienced and novice linguistic anthropologists and is a valuable textbook for research methods courses.>

Product details

• Authors: Sabina Perrino, Sabina M Perrino, Sonya E Pritzker
• Assisted by: Sabina Perrino (Editor), Sabina M. Perrino (Editor), Sonya E. Pritzker (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.02.2022
• EAN: 9781350117495
• ISBN: 978-1-350-11749-5
• No. of pages: 416
• Series: Research Methods in Linguistics; Research Methods in Linguistic
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Sociolinguistics, Social and cultural anthropology, Research methods: general