Ethnography in Linguistics

Ethnography in linguistics is a research method that involves studying how people use language within their cultural and social contexts. Researchers observe and often participate in communities to understand how language reflects identities, relationships, traditions, and social norms. This approach provides detailed insights into the ways language functions in everyday life, revealing cultural meanings behind spoken and written communication. It emphasizes understanding language as a lived experience, highlighting its role in shaping and expressing social identities and cultural values within specific groups.