Readings and thoughts on Collaborative Ethnography (CAE) and Linguistic Ethnography (LE).

I'm involved in two research projects which involve the researchers sharing their experiences (narratives) in what is termed Collaborative Autoethnography (CAE). It's basically a way to create  a shared community with my co-researchers and help each other to co-construct our stories. This has connections with phenomenology, narrative studies etc. I see it as a means to not simply gather data from within the research team, but also (importantly) to act as a site for our own development. It is like an opportunity to let off steam, express thoughts in a less formal manner, and encourage others to expand or clarify on life experiences. Key literature for me is:
Chang, H., Ngunjiri, F. W., & Hernandez, K-A. C. (2013). Collaborative Autoethnography. Walnut Creek, California: Left Coast Press Inc.

My current projects concern, firstly, the publication practices of Japan-based scholars and the other about how Japan-based academic writing tutors support tutees (undergrads and postgrad students). I'm finding the use of CAE as fascinating in these two projects. With both studies, I think (suppose?) that the long-term, critical and qualitative insider perspectives frame them as possibly linguistic ethnography (LE). That approach to research is becoming increasingly popular in Europe and I'm currently reading up on the area in Copland and Creese (2015):

Copland, F. & Creese, A. (2015). Linguistic Ethnography. London: Sage.

This a great read as it carefully outlines the historical antecedents to LE in the US linguistic anthropology area and ethnography in general..

More later as I progress with my reading...