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Mann, Steve J.. (2011) A critical review of qualitative interviews in applied linguistics. Applied Linguistics, Vol.32 (No.1). pp. 6-24. ISSN 0142-6001

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Abstract

This article asks what applied linguistics can learn from related disciplines with regard to the collection, analysis and representation of qualitative interviews. It assesses the contributions of qualitative sociology, anthropology, discursive psychology and outlines four ‘discourse dilemmas’ which might provide the basis for a more critical and reflective dimension to the use of qualitative interviews in applied linguistics. Summarizing important contributions that have already been made in applied linguistics, the article also highlights the contribution of the other articles in this special issue. Furthermore, the article also outlines a number of ‘parameters of sensitivity’ that might help researchers develop a more reflective approach to the carrying out, analysing, and reporting on qualitative interviews.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Applied Linguistics
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Qualitative research, Applied linguistics -- Research, Interviewing -- Technique
Journal or Publication Title:	Applied Linguistics
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
ISSN:	0142-6001
Date:	February 2011
Volume:	Vol.32
Number:	No.1
Number of Pages:	19
Page Range:	pp. 6-24
Identification Number:	10.1093/applin/amq043
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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