Introducing Multimodality

Abstract

This accessible introduction to multimodality illuminates the potential of multimodal research for understanding the ways in which people communicate. Readers will become familiar with the key concepts and methods in various domains while learning how to engage critically with the notion of multimodality. The book challenges widely held assumptions about language and presents the practical steps involved in setting up a multimodal study, including: - formulating research questions - collecting research materials - assessing and developing methods of transcription - considering the ethical dimensions of multimodal research.