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Analysing Sociolinguistic Variation

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ID23399599
AuthorsSali A Tagliamonte (0000-0002-1955-2396, University of Toronto, corresponding author), Sali Tagliamonte
Year2006
Publication date2006-05-11
Open AccessYes
TypeBOOK
VenueAnalysing Sociolinguistic Variation (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/cbo9780511801624
OpenAlexW1798535660
Open LibraryOL34476973M
ISBN9780511801624
LanguageEN
Citations received256
References cited69

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.

Astrophysics · Epistemology · Linguistics · Multivariate analysis · Multivariate statistics · Operationalization · Physics · Statistics · Variable (mathematics) · Variation (astronomy) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies · Linguistic Variation and Morphology · Mathematics · Multilingual Education and Policy · Philosophy · Language and languages · Language Arts · Nonfiction · Research · Sociolinguistics · Variation

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