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Understanding Language Choices : A Guide to Sociolinguistic Assessment, Paper...
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- Understanding Language Choices : A Guide to Sociolinguistic Assessment, Paperback by Decker, Ken; Grummitt, John, ISBN 1556713312, ISBN-13 9781556713316, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US
"Understanding 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, identity, the mobility of the community, and much more. Th 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 th up to date with descriptions of the most current research methodologies."--Publisher's website.
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