Abstract
This article analyzes how we responded to socio-linguistic challenges in our research with Spanish-speaking adults in the U.S. and El Salvador. Our respective racial/ethnic identities, first language, and insider or outsider status created distinctive challenges and communicative strategies. We argue that cross-cultural researchers must recognize socio-linguistic variation within groups and develop communicative competence.
Keywords: communicative competente, cross-cultural research, international adult education, socio-linguistic analysis, Spanish
How to Cite:
Prins, E. & Chupina, A. G., (2006) “Developing communicative competence: Methodological considerations for conducting qualitative research with Spanish-speaking adult learners”, Adult Education Research Conference 1(2006).
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