Research Methods in Linguistics - 2nd Edition by Lia Litosseliti (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"How do you approach research for the first time? What method is best for you? Covering topics such as developing research questions, corpus analysis and quantitative, qualitative and combined methods and designs, this book guides you through all the main issues, techniques and approaches to developing your research. Expanded throughout, this second edition features: - New chapters on ethics and transcription - Case studies in linguistic research - Further reading, online resources and a glossary of key terms Providing clear introductions to key concepts and discussions, this book takes you step-by-step through topics like how to conduct your own focus groups and interviews, how to build case studies and how to make sense of your data. Guiding you towards the research methods most appropriate to your work, and explaining them in detail, this is the only book you need in linguistic research methods"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>An in-depth introduction to all research methods in linguistics, this is the ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Research Methods are important skills for students of linguistics to learn prior to undertaking research projects at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Students need to learn how to develop research methods appropriate for their chosen study, and how to record, transcribe, code and analyse the data collected. This comprehensive introduction to research methods in linguistics guides the student through these areas, offering advice at a theoretical and practical level. The book covers formal, computational, quantitative and qualitative research methods in detail, and each chapter is written by an academic renowned in the field. Topics covered include: using corpora, questionnaire design, computer-assisted content analysis, interview methods, observation, fieldwork in linguistics, and statistic analysis. Providing an in-depth introduction to all research methods in linguistics, this is the ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students encountering linguistic data for the first time.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An impressive collection that brings together a wide range of methods and analytical approaches in the study of language use. Chapters cover "the basics", including extensive illustration, while also exploring problems, controversies and debates within the field. A valuable resource for research students in linguistics." - Joan Swann, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for Language and Communications, Open University, UK<br><br>"This is the ideal book for any research methods course in the area of sociolinguistics and discourse analysis. The coverage is extremely comprehensive - from how to write your research questions to how to collect, analyse and interpret your data - written in a very accessible style by well-established young scholars whose enthusiasm for their topics is infectious. With its captivating examples, and practical advice (including how to use basic statistical tests), it will prove a boon both to students and experienced researchers." - Janet Holmes, Professor of Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand<br><br>"With its comprehensive coverage, this refreshing book provides a useful guide for doing research alongside thoughtful discussion of key research issues. As well as traditional qualitative and quantitative approaches, chapters cover corpus research, various forms of discourse analysis, narrative analysis, multimodal analysis, linguistic ethnography and much more. It will be essential reading for both beginning students and experienced researchers." - David Barton, Professor of Language and Literacy, Lancaster University, UK<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Lia Litosseliti</b> is Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and Associate Dean for Internationalisation at City, University of London. Her research interests are in the areas of gender and language, discourse analysis and research methodologies. She is the author of <i>Using Focus Groups in Research</i> (2003) and <i>Gender and Language: Theory and Practice</i> (2006); editor of <i>Research Methods in Linguistics</i> (2010/ 2018); and co-editor of <i>Gender Identity and Discourse Analysis</i> (2002, with Jane Sunderland), <i>Gender and Language Research Methodologies</i> (2008, with Kate Harrington, Helen Sauntson, and Jane Sunderland) and <i>Gender and Language in African Contexts</i> (2013, with Lilian Atanga, Sibonile Ellece and Jane Sunderland). Lia was President of the International Gender and Language Association (IGALA) and Associate Editor of Gender and Language, and has acted as reviewer for a range of funding bodies and journals.
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