Variationist Sociolinguistics : Change, Observation, Interpretation Paperback / softback
by Sali A. (University of Toronto, Canada) Tagliamonte
Part of the Language in Society series
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Variationist Sociolinguistics: Change, Observation, Interpretation presents a comprehensive, intermediate level examination of Language Variation and Change, the branch of sociolinguistics concerned with linguistic variation in spoken and written language. Represents the most up-to-date coverage of the history, developments, and methodologies of variationist sociolinguisticsAddresses all aspects of linguistic variation, including areas not usually covered in introductory texts, e.g. the phonological, morpho-syntactic, discourse/pragmaticOutlines comparative sociolinguistic approach, data collection, methodological issues; and addresses state-of-the-art contemporary quantitative methods and statistical practiceFeatures cutting-edge research at an appropriate level to facilitate student learningEngages students throughout with a variety of pedagogical features, including Mini Quizzes to test comprehension, extensive Exercises at the end of each chapter, the opportunity to do hands-on quantitative analysis of a never-before published data set, and Notes and Tips that offer insight into conducting sociolinguistic research.
Extra materials and answers to the exercises are available at www.wiley.com/go/tagliamonte
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:432 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:30/09/2011
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- ISBN:9781405135917
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:432 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:30/09/2011
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- ISBN:9781405135917