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The Impact of Language Contact on Linguistic Change and Development

by Daniel Johnson 1,*
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FLCS  2022, 35; 4(2), 35; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221222
Received: 6 October 2022 / Accepted: 24 November 2022 / Published Online: 22 December 2022
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Abstract

The Impact of Language Contact on Linguistic Change and Development explores the intricate relationship between language contact and the subsequent transformation of linguistic systems. Language contact refers to the interaction between speakers of different languages, which can lead to a variety of linguistic outcomes. This paper delves into the multifaceted ways in which language contact influences linguistic change, including the borrowing of vocabulary, phonological changes, and syntactic adjustments. It examines the processes through which linguistic features are adopted, adapted, or rejected, and investigates the factors that contribute to the success or failure of language contact events. The study also discusses the implications of linguistic change on language vitality, identity, and cultural expression. By examining case studies from various linguistic contexts, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of language contact and its effects on linguistic development, highlighting the significance of understanding these interactions for both theoretical and practical purposes.

Keywords: Language Contact, Linguistic Change, Linguistic Development, Language Borrowing, Sociolinguistic Influence.;
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Johnson, D. The Impact of Language Contact on Linguistic Change and Development. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2022, 4, 35. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221222
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Johnson D. The Impact of Language Contact on Linguistic Change and Development. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2022, 4(2):35. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221222
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Johnson, Daniel 2022. "The Impact of Language Contact on Linguistic Change and Development" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 4, no.2:35. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221222
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Johnson, D. (2022). The Impact of Language Contact on Linguistic Change and Development. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 4(2), 35. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20221222

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