Analysing Sociolinguistic Variation

Name: Analysing Sociolinguistic Variation
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ISBN: 9780521778183

ISBN-10: 0521778182

ISBN-13: 9780521778183

Edition: 2006

Authors: Sali A. Tagliamonte, Rajend Mesthrie

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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…

Book details

List price: $56.99
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 5/11/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 298
Size: 5.39" wide x 8.46" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Preface


Notes on codes and abbreviations



Introduction



Data collection



The sociolinguistic interview



Data, data and more data



The linguistic variable



Formulating hypotheses/operationalising claims



The variable rule program: theory and practice



The how-to's of a variationist analysis



Distributional analysis



Multivariate analysis



Interpreting your results



Finding the story


Glossary of terms


References


Index