Attitudes towards spoken, signed, and written language are of great importance to researchers in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, communication studies, and social psychology. This book provides an interdisciplinary overview of both traditional and innovative methods for investigating language attitudes.
Content and structure
Written by subject experts, it offers a clear introduction to attitude theory and helps in selecting appropriate research methods. In addition, it guides readers in planning and designing research, as well as in data collection and analysis.
Practical applications
- Step-by-step instructions for various methods
- Case studies from diverse linguistic contexts
- Insights into research in multilingual and signing communities
- Methods based on historical data, priming, and mixed-methods approaches
Target audience and use
The teaching material is suitable for researchers and students in linguistics and social sciences who work with languages such as French, Spanish, and Dutch as a second language. It targets various language levels (A1–C2) and is applicable in education, research, and self-study.
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