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- Title
Review: Barth and Schnell. 2022. Understanding Corpus Linguistics. New York: Routledge.
- Authors
Shirazizadeh, Mohsen; Moeini, Narges
- Abstract
"Understanding Corpus Linguistics" by Danielle Barth and Stefan Schnell is an inclusive introductory textbook that covers the various dimensions of corpus linguistics (cl). The book explores the origins of cl as an independent field and highlights its differences from other approaches to human languages. It defines and exemplifies key concepts and terms in cl, discusses corpus composition and types, elaborates on linguistic variation, explains corpus queries and analysis, outlines the stages of corpus building, explores corpus annotation, discusses statistical methods in cl, and examines the contributions of cl to sociolinguistics, language documentation, and linguistic typology. The book provides practical examples and is written in simple language, making it suitable for students and novice researchers in the field. However, some chapters may go beyond the expectations of an introductory textbook, and the focus on language documentation and typology may neglect other areas of cl. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for gaining a basic understanding of cl and its contributions to other linguistic sub-disciplines.
- Subjects
NEW York (State); CORPORA; LINGUISTIC usage; LINGUISTIC typology; PROGRAMMING languages; LINGUISTIC analysis
- Publication
Corpora, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 1, p127
- ISSN
1749-5032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3366/cor.2024.0302