Non-intrusive? methods for obtaining materials for sociolinguistic research: a critical analysis
Abstract
The present work aims to shed light on the complex sociolinguistic dilemma involving the tension between the quest for naturalness and the protection of ethical safeguards in the collection of spoken language samples for sociolinguistic analysis. For this purpose, different proposals implemented in the realm of non-covert, non-intrusive research are analysed. The conclusion is that, while there are techniques that lead to interactions that appear entirely natural, there is no reliable way to determine how and to what extent participants maintain or modify their discourse due to the recording process. The study presents a covert recording method with prior consent which can be used to obtain natural data without jeopardising the informants’ right to privacy.Downloads
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