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The Use of Language Corpora in Analyzing Language Change and Use

by James Thomas 1,*
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FLCS  2023 5(2):45; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20231223
Received: 13 October 2023 / Accepted: 22 November 2023 / Published Online: 23 December 2023
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This paper explores the significance of language corpora in the analysis of language change and use. Language corpora are extensive collections of written and spoken language data that enable researchers to study linguistic phenomena across a wide range of contexts. By providing a rich and diverse dataset, language corpora offer invaluable insights into the evolution of language over time and the ways in which speakers employ language in various communicative settings. The study examines the advantages of using language corpora in identifying linguistic trends, tracking the development of new vocabulary, and understanding the syntactic and semantic shifts within a language. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges that researchers face in utilizing large-scale language data, such as data quality control and computational limitations. Ultimately, this paper argues that language corpora are indispensable tools for linguistic research and are crucial for advancing our understanding of the dynamic nature of language.

Keywords: Language Corpora, Language Change, Linguistic Analysis, Corpus Linguistics, Language Use.;
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Thomas, J. The Use of Language Corpora in Analyzing Language Change and Use. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 2023, 5, 45. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20231223
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Thomas J. The Use of Language Corpora in Analyzing Language Change and Use. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies; 2023, 5(2):45. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20231223
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Thomas, James 2023. "The Use of Language Corpora in Analyzing Language Change and Use" Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies 5, no.2:45. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20231223
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Thomas, J. (2023). The Use of Language Corpora in Analyzing Language Change and Use. Frontiers of Language and Communication Studies, 5(2), 45. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.flcs.20231223

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