Timothy Stirtz, Michael Cahill, Philip Davison

Participatory linguistics is a partnership between local language communities and outside linguists to explore the structures of their language. This volume describes the methods by which this can be done. It begins by introducing the concepts and theoretical foundations underpinning participatory linguistics, which both empower non-dominant language communities and also lead to more effective linguistic research. Then the major part of this work presents a variety of descriptions of case studies of participatory methods from around the world. These are organized according to various linguistic subfields, and offer a range of practical tools, guidelines, and resources for linguists and educators interested in implementing such participatory linguistics and orthography projects. It includes templates for community workshops, guidelines for facilitating inclusive discussions, and recommendations for sustaining long-term language vitality. These case studies also highlight the real-life experiences of language communities engaging in these projects. They showcase diverse cultural contexts and innovative approaches that have yielded successful outcomes in different parts of the world.