Modern Linguistics Overview

Categorizing text types based on their importance to the corpus's overall objectives. Examples include prioritizing academic lectures for their educational value and student discussions for insights into peer interactions.

Ranking text types in order of importance based on factors like their frequency in academic settings, relevance to language learning objectives, and diversity in discourse.

Determining the ideal amount of each text type to include in the corpus while balancing comprehensiveness, target size, and text type importance.

Regularly comparing the actual texts collected in the corpus to the initial plans, analyzing any discrepancies, and making adjustments to ensure the corpus remains aligned with its goals.

Documenting every step of the corpus-building process for future reference and improvement, ensuring clarity and reproducibility of the corpus creation process for future researchers and users.

A large collection of texts representing different forms of language used for linguistic research, teaching, and language technology development.

A type of corpus that focuses on a specific language variety, like British English or American English.

A corpus designed to represent a specific domain of language use, like academic writing or spoken English.

A collection of texts that represent different genres, like novels, news articles, or emails.

Variations in language use depending on the context, audience, and purpose, including vocabulary, tone, and formality.

A category of text or discourse that follows specific conventions and structures.

A formal register is used in academic writing or official documents, characterized by precise vocabulary and serious tone.

An informal register is used in casual conversations or texts, characterized by relaxed language and slang.

All the words and phrases in a language or specific text, including idioms, collocations, and phrases. It focuses on the form and function of words within sentences and their relationships.

A mental repository of all the words and their meanings in a language. It can also refer to a dictionary or list of words. It encompasses both definitions and relationships between words, including their grammatical properties.

Tailored language instruction designed for particular fields or disciplines. It helps people communicate effectively in specific professional or academic contexts.

Specialized varieties of language used within specific professional or academic contexts. They have unique vocabulary, grammar, and discourse conventions.

Technical terms and jargon unique to a specific discipline, like 'hypothesis' in research or 'plaintiff' in law.

Language designed for specific functions like explaining concepts, reporting findings, or making recommendations.

Distinctive structures used in specific genres within ESP, like the format of a scientific report or the conventions of a legal brief.

The language used in healthcare settings, including patient interactions, medical reports, and research articles. It uses specific terms like 'diagnosis', 'treatment', and 'symptoms'.

Specialized vocabulary used within a specific field, like physics or chemistry. New terms are often created to enhance understanding.

Scientific communication relies on concrete, verifiable data and methods, ensuring the reliability of research findings.

Information is presented clearly and precisely, often organized hierarchically for easy comprehension.

Visual elements like graphs, diagrams, and illustrations are used to complement text and make research findings more accessible.

Corpora are collections of texts used in language learning to analyze language patterns and create resources like dictionaries and textbooks.

Concordances from corpora are used to create activities that help learners explore patterns in the target language.

This approach emphasizes teaching English alongside the knowledge of a specific subject, integrating language and content learning.

Corpora provide valuable resources for lexicographers, like frequency lists and concordances, helping create more accurate and comprehensive dictionaries.

The process of creating new scientific terms by borrowing words from other languages, especially when the concept is unfamiliar.

The practice of creating unique terms in a language rather than adopting foreign ones, reflecting local language dynamics.

The overall attitude of a society towards language and science influences the acceptance of borrowed terms and the adaptation of existing ones.

Scientists play a key role in shaping how scientific concepts are expressed and understood in their respective languages.

Each language structure has its own way of creating new scientific terms, influencing how concepts are integrated into the language.

The importance placed on scientific pursuits by a society affects how technical terminology is developed and accepted.

Formal bodies and informal influences, like media and individuals, shape the landscape of technical language by contributing to term creation.

The background and literacy of the audience play a crucial role in how technical terms are coined and communicated, impacting the accessibility of scientific language.