Linguistic Ethnography
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Linguistic Ethnography

Collecting, Analysing and Presenting Data

  1. 280 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Linguistic Ethnography

Collecting, Analysing and Presenting Data

About this book

This is an engaging interdisciplinary guide to the unique role of language within ethnography.

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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.

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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.

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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 audiences
  • Annotated suggestions for further reading
  • Full glossary

Ā 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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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Contents
  8. Illustration List
  9. Table List
  10. Notes on Authors
  11. Acknowledgements
  12. Introduction
  13. I Ethnography and Language
  14. One Linguistic Ethnography
  15. Two Data in Linguistic Ethnography
  16. II Doing Research in Linguistic Ethnography: Building the Case
  17. Three Case Study One: Reflexivity, Voice and Representation in Linguistic Ethnography
  18. Four Case Study Two: Researching Feedback Conferences in Pre-service Teacher Education
  19. Five Case Study Three: Ethnography and the Workplace
  20. Six Case Study Four: Ethnography, Language and Healthcare Planning
  21. III Practical Issues in Linguistic Ethnographic Research
  22. Seven Empiricism, Ethics and Impact
  23. Eight Transcription, Translation and Technology
  24. Nine Writing Up: Genres, Writer Voice, Audience
  25. Ten Ways Forward
  26. References
  27. Index