Linguistic Fieldwork

This collection of original essays on the practice of linguistic fieldwork and language documentation by twelve leading field linguists considers the study of languages in a natural setting. Drawing on extensive research experience, the authors review those techniques that work best in practice, and discuss a variety of relevant topics, including the attitude of the linguist, the structure and content of the work session, the varied roles of native speakers, and the practical and personal challenges of doing research in an unfamiliar environment.

Author: Paul Newman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 06/21/2001
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.12w x 0.76d
ISBN: 9780521669375

About the Author
Newman, Paul: - Paul Newman is Professor in the Department of Linguistics and Director of the West African Languages Institute at Indiana University.Ratliff, Martha: - Martha Ratliff is Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Department of English at Wayne State University.

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