Book Review: Litosseliti, L. (2010). Research Methods In Linguistics. Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. 228pp. ISBN 978-0-8264-8993-7 (paperback)

Mohammad Javad Riasati

doi:10.7575/ijalel.v.1n.5p.251

Abstract

Research Methods in Linguistics presents the key concepts and principles of basic methods in linguistics research. It is an attempt to outline a comprehensive and organized resource for conducting research in linguistics. The issues covered in the book consist of a helpful collection of research methods in linguistics, which can benefit researchers and students in the field, and may appeal to both novice and experienced researchers.

Highlights

Research Methods in Linguistics presents the key concepts and principles of basic methods in linguistics research
The issues covered in the book consist of a helpful collection of research methods in linguistics, which can benefit researchers and students in the field, and may appeal to both novice and experienced researchers
The authors discuss social semiotic approaches to multimodality, which is the extension of social interpretation of language and its meanings to a range of modes of representation and communication employed in a culture

Summary

Introduction

Research Methods in Linguistics presents the key concepts and principles of basic methods in linguistics research. The issues covered in the book consist of a helpful collection of research methods in linguistics, which can benefit researchers and students in the field, and may appeal to both novice and experienced researchers

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