Autoethnography Reader
Embarking on the Autoethnography Reader, we delve into a rich collection of sections that illuminate the nuances of autoethnography—a qualitative research methodology that intertwines personal narratives with broader cultural contexts. From getting started to exploring its applications in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, each section contributes to a deeper understanding of this compelling research approach.
Getting Started
Begin your journey into autoethnography with a guide on how to get started. This section provides insights into the initial steps, considerations, and key principles that pave the way for a meaningful exploration of personal narratives within a cultural framework.
Wall, S. (2006). An autoethnography on learning about autoethnography. International journal of qualitative methods, 5(2), 146-160.
Wall, S. (2008). Easier said than done: Writing an autoethnography. International journal of qualitative methods, 7(1), 38-53.
Campbell, E. (2017). “Apparently being a self-obsessed c**t is now academically lauded”: Experiencing twitter trolling of autoethnographers. Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 18(3).
Spraggins, E.T. (2019). Autoethnography in TESOL. [Master's thesis, Woosong University]
TESOL Journal Invitation
Mirhosseini, S. A. (2018). An invitation to the less‐treaded path of autoethnography in TESOL research. TESOL Journal, 9(1), 76-92.
Kuby Inspiration
Delve into the influence of Candace Kuby's work. Explore how her groundbreaking contributions inspire and shape the landscape of autoethnography, setting the stage for meaningful research endeavors.
Kuby, C. R. (2013). Personal histories and pedagogical decisions: Using autoethnographic methods to unpack ideologies and experiences. Teaching and Learning: The Journal of Natural Inquiry and Reflective Practice, 26(1), 3-18.
Kuby, C. R. (2010). Understanding an early childhood inquiry curriculum through crystallizing autoethnography, practitioner research, and a performative analysis of emotion. Indiana University.
Autoethnography examples
Immerse yourself in real-world examples of autoethnographic studies. This section offers a glimpse into diverse research projects, showcasing the versatility of autoethnography in capturing and interpreting personal experiences in various contexts.
Adams, T. E., Ellis, C., & Jones, S. H. (2017). Autoethnography. The international encyclopedia of communication research methods, 1-11.
Ellis, C., Adams, T. E., & Bochner, A. P. (2011). Autoethnography: an overview. Historical social research/Historische sozialforschung, 273-290.
Legacy
Carolyn Ellis and Art Bochner's work, as well as that of Stacey Holman Jones and Tony E. Adams, help scout out the foundations of autoethnography. Reflect on the legacy of autoethnography within the realm of qualitative research. Explore how this methodology has evolved, leaving an indelible mark on how researchers approach the study of culture, identity, and personal narratives.Adams, T. E., Boylorn, R. M., & Tillmann, L. M. (Eds.). (2021). Advances in Autoethnography and Narrative Inquiry: Reflections on the Legacy of Carolyn Ellis and Arthur Bochner. Routledge.
Bochner: Bochner, A. P. (2012). On first-person narrative scholarship: Autoethnography as acts of meaning. Narrative inquiry, 22(1), 155-164.
Personal narrative & reflexivity - what it is/isn't
Unpack the importance of personal narrative and reflexivity in autoethnography. Understand how the researcher's self-awareness and engagement with their own story contribute to the authenticity and depth of the research process.
Bochner, A.,P., & Ellis, C. (2000). Autoethnography, personal narrative, reflexivity. In N.K. Denzin & Y.S. Lincoln (Ed.), Handbook of qualitative research (pp. 733-769). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Autoethnography as critical: Critical Autoethnography: Intersecting Cultural Identities in Everyday Life (Writing Lives: Ethnographic Narratives) Robin M. Boylorn, Mark P. Orbe.
Autoethnography and decolonization:
Explore the intersection of autoethnography and decolonization. This section investigates how this methodology can be a powerful tool for challenging dominant narratives, amplifying marginalized voices, and contributing to the decolonization of research practices.
Bhattacharya, K. (2021). De/colonizing educational research. In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education.
Chawla, D., & Atay, A. (2018). Introduction: decolonizing autoethnography. Cultural studies↔ Critical methodologies, 18(1), 3-8.
Bhattacharya, K. (2018). Coloring memories and imaginations of “home”: Crafting a de/colonizing autoethnography. Cultural Studies↔ Critical Methodologies, 18(1), 9-15.
Auto(decolonizing)ethnography of My Academic Selves and Practices, Valencia Mafla, Andresito P. Fernando
Chawla, D., & Atay, A. (2018). Introduction: decolonizing autoethnography. Cultural studies↔ Critical methodologies, 18(1), 3-8.
Dutta, M. J. (2018). Autoethnography as decolonization, decolonizing autoethnography: Resisting to build our homes. Cultural Studies↔ Critical Methodologies, 18(1), 94-96.
Datta, R., & Chapola, J. (2023). Decolonizing Autoethnography. In Varieties of Qualitative Research Methods: Selected Contextual Perspectives (pp. 121-126). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Harris, L., & Watson-Vandiver, M. J. (2020). Decolonizing race and gender intersectionality in education: A collaborative critical autoethnography of hope, healing and justice. Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change, 5(2), 1-16.
Atay, A. (2021). Translation and Tango: Decolonizing Autoethnography. In Handbook of Autoethnography (pp. 295-302). Routledge.
Bhattacharya, K. (2023). Critical, De/Colonial, and Contemplative Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry. In Advancing Culturally Responsive Research and Researchers (pp. 86-102). Routledge.
Bhattacharya, K. (2016). The vulnerable academic: Personal narratives and strategic de/colonizing of academic structures. Qualitative Inquiry, 22(5), 309-321.
Bhattacharya, K. (2020). Autohistoria-teoría: Merging self, culture, community, spirit, and theory. Journal of autoethnography, 1(2), 198-202.
Bhattacharya, K. (2021). Section Introduction: Nepantleric Traveling: Writing and Reading Autoethnographies as a Mode of Inquiry. In Handbook of Autoethnography (pp. 117-120). Routledge.
Bhattacharya, K. (2020). Nonsense, play, and liminality: Putting postintentionality in dialogue with de/colonizing ontoepistemologies. Qualitative Inquiry, 26(5), 522-526.
Bhattacharya, K., & Payne, R. (2016). Mixing mediums, mixing selves: Arts-based contemplative approaches to border crossings. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 29(9), 1100-1117.
Bhattacharya, K. (2016). Dropping My Anchor Here: A Post-Oppositional Approach to Social Justice Work in Education. Critical Questions in Education, 7(3), 197-214.
Muncey
Dive into the work of Arthur Muncey, a pivotal figure in the development of autoethnography. Explore Muncey's contributions and insights, gaining a deeper appreciation for the foundations of this methodology.
Muncey, T. (2005). Doing autoethnography. International journal of qualitative methods, 4(1), 69-86.
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Chang, H. (2022). Where the Personal Meets the Sociocultural: Autoethnography for Social Science Research, Praxis, and Pedagogy. In Handbuch Soziologische Ethnographie (pp. 433-446). Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden.
How to
Autoethnography is often shown by doing. Here is a great resource about how to actually write an autoethnography. Gain practical insights into how to conduct autoethnographic research. This section offers a step-by-step guide, providing researchers with a roadmap for navigating the complexities of data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Maryam Borjian’s (2017a) edited book, Language and Globalization: An Autoethnographic Approach
In EFL context - examples
Explore the unique applications of autoethnography in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Understand how this methodology can provide valuable insights into the experiences of language learners and educators in diverse cultural and linguistic settings.
Yazan, B., Pentón Herrera, L. J., & Rashed, D. (2022). Transnational TESOL practitioners’ identity tensions: a collaborative autoethnography. TESOL quarterly.
Adamson, J., & Muller, T. Living and working as the other in Japan: A joint autoethnography of two expatriate academics in Japanese higher education.
Lynch, S., & Kuntz, A. (2019). A critical autoethnography of a doctoral students’ research journey: Learning to take risks in the academy. Curriculum Studies in Health and Physical Education, 10(2), 156-171.
Crystallization
Uncover the concept of crystallization in autoethnography. This section delves into the innovative ways in which researchers can present their findings, moving beyond traditional forms of representation to capture the complexity and richness of personal narratives.
Ellingson, L. L. (2009). Engaging crystallization in qualitative research: An introduction. Sage.
Kuby 2010
Wood, C. (2021). The Crystallizing Teacher: A Performative and Critical Autoethnography of Conscientization Revealing Whiteness in Australian Schools (Doctoral dissertation, Doctoral dissertation] https://doi. org/10.25904/1912/4222).
Hammoud, A. (2012). Crystallizing human resilience processes through refugee stories. Purdue University.
More
Broaden your perspective on documenting the personal within the context of autoethnography. Discover alternative methods and creative approaches that researchers employ to capture the multifaceted nature of personal experiences.
Chávez, M.S. (2012) Autoethnography, a Chicana's Methodological Research Tool: The Role of Storytelling for Those Who Have No Choice but to do Critical Race Theory.
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