Linguistic Ethnography

Linguistic Ethnography: Interdisciplinary Explorations, edited by Julia Snell, Sara Shaw and Fiona Copland, offers an insight into Linguistic Ethnography (LE) informed methodologies and epistemologies across a broad range of disciplines and sectors, from healthcare, to the workplace, to education. It is recommended for novice linguistic ethnographers and more experienced researchers alike. (Jessica Bradley, Bellaterra Journal of Teaching & Learning Language & Literature, Vol. 10 (1), February-March, 2017) This collection breaks new ground, and does so effectively, in a number of ways. It provides a detailed account of the historical, theoretical, and methodological foundations of linguistic ethnography. the volume is highly recommended to both established linguistic ethnographers and research students who are new to the field. (Changpeng Huan, Applied Linguistics, February, 2016)

Jeff Bezemer, Institute of Education, University of London, UK Adrian Blackledge, University of Birmingham, UK Sarah Collins, University of Manchester, UK Fiona Copland, Aston University, UK Angela Creese, University of Birmingham, UK Mirit Israeli, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Adam Lefstein, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Janet Maybin, Open University, UK Lian Malai Madsen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Ben Rampton, King's College London, UK Celia Roberts, King's College London, UK Frances Rock, Cardiff University, UK Jill Russell, Queen Mary University of London, UK Sara Shaw, Queen Mary University of London, UK Julia Snell, University of Leeds, UK Martha Sif Karrebk, University of Copenhagen, Denmark Deborah Swinglehurst, Queen Mary University of London, UK Jaspreet Kaur Takhi, University of Birmingham, UK Karin Tusting, Lancaster University, UK Tom Van Hout, University of Antwerp, Belgium

1. Introduction to Linguistic Ethnography: Interdisciplinary Explorations; Sara Shaw, Fiona Copland and Julia Snell 2. Theory and Method in Linguistic Ethnography; Ben Rampton, Janet Maybin and Celia Roberts 3. Workplace Literacies and Audit Society; Karin Tusting 4. Between Text and Social Practice: Balancing Linguistics and Ethnography in Journalism Studies; Tom Van Hout 5. How Linguistic Ethnography may Enhance our Understanding of Electronic Patient Records in Healthcare Settings; Deborah Swinglehurst 6. Examining Talk in Post-observation Feedback Conferences: Learning to do Linguistic Ethnography; Fiona Copland 7. Researching Health Policy and Planning: The Influence of Linguistic Ethnography; Sara Shaw and Jill Russell 8. Bursting the Bonds: Policing Linguistic Ethnography; Frances Rock 9. The Geography of Communication and the Expression of Patients' Concerns; Sarah Collins 10. Applying Linguistic Ethnography to Educational Practice: Notes on the Interaction of Academic Research and Professional Sensibilities; Adam Lefstein and Mirit Israeli 11. Partnerships in Research: Doing Linguistic Ethnography with and for Practitioners; Jeff Bezemer 12. Linguistic Ethnographic Perspectives on Working-class Children's Speech: Challenging Discourses of Deficit; Julia Snell 13. Hip Hop, Education and Polycentricity; Lian Malai Madsen and Martha Sif Karrebk 14. Metacommentary in Linguistic Ethnography; Angela Creese, Jaspreet Kaur Takhi and Adrian Blackledge