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Understanding Language Choices : A Guide to Sociolinguistic Assessment by Ken Decker and John Grummitt (Trade Paperback)

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PublisherSil International Publications

ISBN-101556713312

ISBN-139781556713316

eBay Product ID (ePID)154376372

Product Key Features

SubjectLinguistics / Sociolinguistics, Linguistics / General

Number of Pages276 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameUnderstanding Language Choices : a Guide to Sociolinguistic Assessment

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines

AuthorKen Decker, John Grummitt

FormatTrade Paperback

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2012-940289

SynopsisUnderstanding Language Choices is an introductory textbook for anyone studying the motivations behind language use choices. It provides an introduction into the numerous factors, both internal and external, influencing such choices in a speech community: language attitudes, language learning, indentity, the mobility of the community, and much more. The book also provides a foundation for the study of linguistic variation within a speech community, as well as an introduction to methods of data collection when studying the outcomes of language use choices. An important aspect of this book is its emphasis on a participatory approach to language choice research that empowers the speech community. The final chapter discusses lifestyle concerns that researchers may encounter when conducting field studies in developing nations. Written with the beginner in mind, this textbook includes numerous examples and case studies from around the world to illustrate the realities of sociolinguistic field research. A companion website keeps users of the book up to date with descriptions of the most current research methodologies.

LC Classification NumberP40.D327 2012