Gorter, D. (1987). Surveys of the Frisian language situation: some considerations of research methods on language maintenance and language shift (original) (raw)
1987, International Journal of the Sociology of Language, 68
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This paper explores the methodologies associated with surveying language maintenance and shift, particularly in the context of Frisian-Dutch bilingualism. Building on Lieberson's foundational work, the paper details the challenges faced during a significant sociolinguistic survey in Friesland, including issues of question formulation, reliability and validity, age and migration factors, and methodologies for ensuring consistency in data collection. It also highlights the implications of historical context, such as the lack of census data related to language, and considers the effectiveness of various survey techniques in capturing sociolinguistic dynamics.
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