Ethnographic Research in Applied Linguistics - Exploring Language Teaching, Learning, and Use in Diverse Communities

Ethnography as a research method is gaining attention among students and scholars in applied linguistics, but there is little guidance in the existing literature on how to do ethnographic research. Ethnographic Research in Applied Linguistics is the only single-authored, standalone volume that deals with the very interesting and often complex issues of doing research examining cultural practices in cross-cultural contexts.

List of contents

i. Preface.Chapter 1: What is ethnography? Chapter 2: Ethnographic research in the social sciences and education.Chapter 3: Ethnographic methods and studies in applied linguistics. Chapter 4: Conducting ethnographies and ethnographic studies: Research questions, sites and participants, and data collection. Chapter 5: Managing, analyzing, and interpreting data and representing findings. Chapter 6: Writing, disseminating, and publishing ethnographic research.Chapter 7: Conclusion: Future directions.

Summary

Ethnography as a research method is gaining attention among students and scholars in applied linguistics, but there is little guidance in the existing literature on how to do ethnographic research. Ethnographic Research in Applied Linguistics is the only single-authored, standalone volume that deals with the very interesting and often complex issues of doing research examining cultural practices in cross-cultural contexts. It begins by outlining basic principles of ethnography and differentiates ethnographic research from qualitative research and case study research, then goes on to cover how to conduct ethnographic studies, collect and analyze data, and write up research findings. With its accessible discussions of issues and trends, practical strategies, and linguistically diverse examples, this volume is ideal for a course on qualitative research methods in applied linguistics, second language studies, language education, or literacy. It is a valuable resource for students and researchers alike, as well as an outstanding companion to the popular Case Study Research in Applied Linguistics, also by Patricia Duff.

Product details

• Authors: Patricia Duff, Patricia (University of British Columbia Duff
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 05.01.2026
• EAN: 9780415889568
• ISBN: 978-0-415-88956-8
• No. of pages: 208
• Series: Second Language Acquisition Research Series; Second Language Acquisition Re; Second Language Acquisition Research Series; Second Language Acquisition Re
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Sociolinguistics, Language teaching theory and methods, ELT examinations & certificates, ELT: teaching theory & methods