Understanding Linguistic Fieldwork
Understanding Linguistic Fieldwork by Felicity Meakins, published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group in 2018, is a comprehensive resource that introduces research methods used in field linguistics. This edition, comprising 328 pages, is written in English and aims to equip students with the skills needed to collect quality linguistic data ethically and responsibly. The book emphasizes fieldwork in regions affected by colonial expansion, including Australia, the United States, Canada, South America, and Africa, providing a broad context for its methodologies.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of specialized methods for researching phonology, grammar, and lexicon, alongside techniques for studying gesture, sign language, language acquisition, and language contact. The text also highlights collaborative resources that enhance linguistic understanding and contribute to language revitalization efforts. Additionally, it includes annotated guidance for further reading, making it a valuable tool for students engaged in linguistic fieldwork or those preparing for field research.
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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.
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