The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism

Written by leading experts in the field, The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism focuses on the methodology of research in this rapidly growing field.

• Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of research on bilingualism and multilingualism and offers a practical guide to the specific procedures and tools for collecting and analyzing data
• Specifically addresses methodological issues, discussing research topics, core concepts and approaches, and the methods, techniques and tools available
• Provides project ideas and practical advice on conference presentations and publication
• Brings together a team of leading international experts in the field
• Links theory to method, and to data, answering the market need for a volume on bilingualism and multilingualism that deals with its methodology in a systematic and coherent way.

Reviews

“In summary, I can think of no other text that offers such a wide range of practical advise for actually carrying out research. This guide will find a place in courses on bi- and multilingualism, in linguistic field methods and even ethnographic methods courses, as well as on the shelves of university libraries and scholars interested in this subject.”  (Journal of Linguistic Anthropology, 19 June 2013)

“This book accomplishes something quite unique, in providing a background knowledge and understanding of research methodologies used in studies of bilingualism and multilingualism.” (Journal of Sociolinguistics, April 2009)

“Provides a comprehensive overview of research methods on bilingualism. The overview of each research method is very brief and clear.” (Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 2009)