Research Methods in Language Variation and Change (Hardcover)

Manfred Krug

ISBN 10: 110700490X / ISBN 13: 9781107004900

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2013

About this Item

Hardcover. Methodological know-how has become one of the key qualifications in contemporary linguistics, which has a strong empirical focus. Containing 23 chapters, each devoted to a different research method, this volume brings together the expertise and insight of a range of established practitioners. The chapters are arranged in three parts, devoted to three different stages of empirical research: data collection, analysis and evaluation. In addition to detailed step-by-step introductions and illustrative case studies focusing on variation and change in English, each chapter addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the methodology and concludes with suggestions for further reading. This systematic, state-of-the-art survey is ideal for both novice researchers and professionals interested in extending their methodological repertoires. The book also has a companion website which provides readers with further information, links, resources, demonstrations, exercises and case studies related to each chapter. Novice researchers and professionals interested in extending their methodological repertoires will find practical guidance on and critical discussion of a variety of techniques essential for collecting, analysing and evaluating linguistic data. All 23 chapters are written by leading practitioners, who share their expertise in this systematic and state-of-the-art survey. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Research Methods in Language Variation and Change (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110700490X
• ISBN 13: 9781107004900
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Methodological know-how has become one of the key qualifications in contemporary linguistics, which has a strong empirical focus. Containing 23 chapters, each devoted to a different research method, this volume brings together the expertise and insight of a range of established practitioners. The chapters are arranged in three parts, devoted to three different stages of empirical research: data collection, analysis and evaluation. In addition to detailed step-by-step introductions and illustrative case studies focusing on variation and change in English, each chapter addresses the strengths and weaknesses of the methodology and concludes with suggestions for further reading. This systematic, state-of-the-art survey is ideal for both novice researchers and professionals interested in extending their methodological repertoires. The book also has a companion website which provides readers with further information, links, resources, demonstrations, exercises and case studies related to each chapter.

About the Authors

Manfred Krug is Chair of English and Historical Linguistics in the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Bamberg.

Julia Schlüter is Associate Professor of English and Historical Linguistics in the Department of English and American Studies at the University of Bamberg.