基本説明
This detailed textbook critically examines methods used in sociolinguistic studies, including the ways in which the categories of age, gender, ethnicity
and social class have been employed to chart language variation.
Full Description
This detailed textbook critically examines methods used in sociolinguistic studies, including the ways in which the categories of age, gender, ethnicity and social class have been employed to chart language variation. It discusses the nature of data and encourages students to examine evidence with a more critical eye.
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Social Categories
The Nature of Data
Collecting Data
Tabulating the Results
Methods of Analysis
Some Individual Studies
Variation in Discourse Features
Afterword
Appendix
References
Index.
