Author: Charles James Nice BaileyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
New Ways of Analyzing Variation in English
Author: Charles James Nice BaileyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Analyzing Variation in Language
Author: Ralph W. FasoldPublisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN: 9780878402076
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This collection of different perspectives on language variation serves as a companion volume to New Ways of Analyzing Variation in English.
New Ways of Analyzing
Author: New Ways of Analyzing Variation in English
Author: Language Change and Variation
Author: Ralph W. FasoldPublisher: John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN: 9027286078
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 466
Book Description
The study of language variation in social context continues to hold the attention of a large number of linguists. This research is promoted by the annual colloquia on New Ways of Analyzing Variation in English' (NWAVE). This volume is a selection of revised papers from the NWAVE XI, held at Georgetown University. It deals with a number of items, some of which have often been discussed, others that have been less emphasized. The first group of articles in the volume center on a frequent theme: speech communities as the essential setting for understanding variation in language. Earlier work in linguistic variation dealt for the most part with phonological variation and change. Syntactic and morphological change and variation in syntax are also discussed. A selection on the role of variation in understanding first language acquisition comprises three papers. Articles in the last section of the volume concern theoretical controversy and methodological advances.
Analysing Sociolinguistic Variation
Author: Sali A. TagliamontePublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139451324
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
The study of how language varies in social context, and how it can be analyzed and accounted for, are the key goals of sociolinguistics. Until now, however, the actual tools and methods have been largely passed on through 'word of mouth', rather than being formally documented. This is the first comprehensive 'how to' guide to the formal analysis of sociolinguistic variation. It shows step-by-step how the analysis is carried out, leading the reader through every stage of a research project from start to finish. Topics covered include fieldwork, data organization and management, analysis and interpretation, presenting research results, and writing up a paper. Practical and informal, the book contains all the information needed to conduct a fully-fledged sociolinguistic investigation, and includes exercises, checklists, references and insider tips. It is set to become an essential resource for students, researchers and fieldworkers embarking on research projects in sociolinguistics.
Variation in Language
Author: Publisher:
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Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Linguistic Change & Contact
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language and languages
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Analysing Variation in English
Author: Warren MaguirePublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139497049
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
Analysing Variation in English brings together a range of perspectives on the collection, analysis and broader relevance of variable language data. In the first half of the book, the focus is firmly on the description and comparison of methods for collecting and analysing examples of variation in language. Novel quantitative and computational methods are introduced and exemplified alongside more traditional approaches. The innovative second half of the book establishes and tests the relevance of language variation to other aspects of linguistics such as language change, and to other disciplines such as law and education. Each chapter concludes with a 'Where next?' section, providing guidance on further reading, but also pointers to under-researched areas, designed to help identify good topics for projects and dissertations. Designed to be used by students as well as researchers, the book will be welcomed by those working in English language and linguistics, sociolinguistics or language change.
The Handbook of Language Variation and Change
Author: J. K. ChambersPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118335511
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Reflecting a multitude of developments in the study of language change and variation over the last ten years, this extensively updated second edition features a number of new chapters and remains the authoritative reference volume on a core research area in linguistics. A fully revised and expanded edition of this acclaimed reference work, which has established its reputation based on its unrivalled scope and depth of analysis in this interdisciplinary field Includes seven new chapters, while the remainder have undergone thorough revision and updating to incorporate the latest research and reflect numerous developments in the field Accessibly structured by theme, covering topics including data collection and evaluation, linguistic structure, language and time, language contact, language domains, and social differentiation Brings together an experienced, international editorial and contributor team to provides an unrivalled learning, teaching and reference tool for researchers and students in sociolinguistics