Methodology
This chapter provides details about the study’s research methodology. It begins with a detailed description of the participants in the interviews and of the data that was generated. The chapter discusses the use of two methods used in the analysis of the
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Rachel Wicaksono Dasha Zhurauskaya
York’s Hidden Stories
Rachel Wicaksono • Dasha Zhurauskaya
York’s Hidden Stories Interviews in Applied Linguistics
Rachel Wicaksono School of Education, Language and Psychology York St John University York, UK
Dasha Zhurauskaya Independent Scholar York, UK
ISBN 978-1-137-55838-1 ISBN 978-1-137-55839-8 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-55839-8 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2020 The author(s) has/have asserted their right(s) to be identified as the author(s) of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover pattern © John Rawsterne/ patternhead.com This Palgrave Pivot imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Limited. The registered company address is: The Campus, 4 Crinan Street, London, N1 9XW, United Kingdom
In memory of JZ
Preface
York’s Hidden Stories: Interviews in Applied Linguistics presents a case study of an applied linguistic project from conception to completion. The book provides a unique resource for students, academic researchers and project leaders who are interested in using interviews as a method of data collection for their research project. Experiences of migration have probably always been, and continue to be, some of the most common and yet important and difficult stories to tell/hear. This book explores the making of migration stories that were elicited as part of a community project in York, UK, and makes recommendations for project leaders and researchers who are planning to use interviews in a community project.
Why (Hidden) Stories? Everyone tells stories about themselves, their friends, enemies, people they have met and even people they have never met but feel like they know. These narratives might be elaborate and regularly told or
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