Understanding Linguistic Fieldwork
Meakins, Felicity
Understanding Linguistic Fieldwork - Taylor & Francis 2018 - 1 electronic resource (349 p.) - Understanding Language .
Open Access
Understanding Linguistic Fieldwork offers a diverse and practical introduction to research methods used in field linguistics. Designed to teach students how to collect quality linguistic data in an ethical and responsible manner, the key features include: A focus on fieldwork in countries and continents that have undergone colonial expansion, including Australia, the United States of America, Canada, South America and Africa; A description of specialist methods used to conduct research on phonological, grammatical and lexical description, but also including methods for research on gesture and sign, language acquisition, language contact and the verbal arts; Examples of resources that have resulted from collaborations with language communities and which both advance linguistic understanding and support language revitalisation work; Annotated guidance on sources for further reading. This book is essential reading for students studying modules relating to linguistic fieldwork or those looking to embark upon field research.
Creative Commons
English
9780203701294 9780203701294 9780415786126 9780415786133
10.4324/9780203701294 doi
Historical & comparative linguistics
Language: reference & general
linguistics
endangered language fieldwork;Jennifer Green;Linguistics fieldwork;language documentation;linguistic fieldwork methodology;Myfany Turpin
Understanding Linguistic Fieldwork - Taylor & Francis 2018 - 1 electronic resource (349 p.) - Understanding Language .
Open Access
Understanding Linguistic Fieldwork offers a diverse and practical introduction to research methods used in field linguistics. Designed to teach students how to collect quality linguistic data in an ethical and responsible manner, the key features include: A focus on fieldwork in countries and continents that have undergone colonial expansion, including Australia, the United States of America, Canada, South America and Africa; A description of specialist methods used to conduct research on phonological, grammatical and lexical description, but also including methods for research on gesture and sign, language acquisition, language contact and the verbal arts; Examples of resources that have resulted from collaborations with language communities and which both advance linguistic understanding and support language revitalisation work; Annotated guidance on sources for further reading. This book is essential reading for students studying modules relating to linguistic fieldwork or those looking to embark upon field research.
Creative Commons
English
9780203701294 9780203701294 9780415786126 9780415786133
10.4324/9780203701294 doi
Historical & comparative linguistics
Language: reference & general
linguistics
endangered language fieldwork;Jennifer Green;Linguistics fieldwork;language documentation;linguistic fieldwork methodology;Myfany Turpin