How new neologisms arise and what impact they have on our society will be examined in this paper.
The paper will be structed in such a way that the question how new neologism occur in our vocabulary will be analysed first. It is proceeded in such a way that the first part will focus on the explanation of the term morphology and afterwards the individual processes of word formation, that are connected to morphology, will be presented. After the theoretical part, the handling of word formations in the area of social media is investigated. The focus is particularly on the platforms Twitter and Instagram and which different processes can be found under the post and the comment section. Afterwards, the applied methodology to gather and investigate the data used in this term paper, will be described. Thus, the results will be presented followed by a discussion of explaining and analysing the previous results, studies, and the methodology. Eventually, a conclusion with a summary of the results and its discussion of the term paper topic will be given.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 INTRODUCTION
- 2 MORPHOLOGY
- 2.1 TYPES OF WORD FORMATION PROCESSES
- 2.1.1 DERIVATION
- 2.1.2 COMPOUNDING
- 2.1.3 CONVERSION
- 2.1.4 CLIPPING
- 2.1.5 BLENDING
- 2.1.6 ACRONYMS/ALPHABETISMS
- 2.1.7 BACK-FORMATION
- 2.1.8 COINAGE
- 3 SOCIAL MEDIA
- 3.1 INSTAGRAM
- 3.2 TWITTER
- 4 MY EMPIRICAL STUDY
- 4.1 METHODOLOGY
- 4.2 RESULTS
- 4.3 DISCUSSION
- 5 CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the emergence of new neologisms in social media, specifically on Instagram and Twitter, and their impact on language evolution. It investigates whether social media platforms are a significant source of new words adopted into everyday language by children and young people.
- Morphology and word formation processes in English.
- Analysis of neologism creation in social media contexts.
- The role of social media platforms (Instagram and Twitter) in vocabulary expansion.
- Methodology for analyzing neologisms in social media data.
- The impact of social media-generated neologisms on society and language.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1 INTRODUCTION: This introductory chapter establishes the context of the research by highlighting the continuous growth of the English lexicon and the ongoing interest in studying word formation processes. It poses the central research question: Are social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Twitter, significantly contributing to the creation and adoption of new words, influencing how children and young people use language? The chapter outlines the structure of the paper, which progresses from a theoretical exploration of morphology to an empirical investigation of neologisms in social media.
2 MORPHOLOGY: This chapter provides a detailed overview of morphology, defining it as the study of word formation and its processes. It differentiates between word formation and inflectional morphology, highlighting the high and low productivity processes within word formation. The chapter then systematically explores various word formation processes, including derivation (prefixation and suffixation), compounding, conversion, clipping, blending, acronyms/alphabetisms, and back-formation, with illustrative examples from the English language. This provides a comprehensive theoretical foundation for understanding how new words are created.
3 SOCIAL MEDIA: This chapter focuses on the role of social media, specifically Instagram and Twitter, as potential breeding grounds for new words. It sets the stage for the empirical study by highlighting the unique linguistic environment of these platforms. The chapter likely explores the informal nature of language use on social media, the rapid dissemination of neologisms, and the potential for these platforms to influence language adoption and change.
4 MY EMPIRICAL STUDY: This chapter details the methodology employed to gather and analyze data on neologisms from Instagram and Twitter. It explains the research methods, data collection techniques, and the criteria used to identify and categorize new words in the sampled social media data. A clear description of the research design, including sample selection and data analysis procedures, will be presented here. The rationale for choosing specific platforms and analytical strategies will also be explained.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Neologisms, social media, morphology, word formation, Instagram, Twitter, language change, vocabulary expansion, empirical study, linguistic analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the main topic of this paper?
This paper examines the emergence of new words (neologisms) in social media, specifically on Instagram and Twitter, and how these new words impact language evolution, particularly among children and young people.
What are the key themes explored in this paper?
Key themes include morphology and word formation processes in English, analysis of neologism creation on social media, the role of social media platforms (Instagram and Twitter) in vocabulary expansion, methodology for analyzing neologisms in social media data, and the impact of social media-generated neologisms on society and language.
What aspects of morphology are covered?
The paper provides a detailed overview of morphology, including various word formation processes such as derivation (prefixation and suffixation), compounding, conversion, clipping, blending, acronyms/alphabetisms, and back-formation, with illustrative examples.
How does the paper investigate the role of social media?
The paper investigates the role of social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Twitter, as potential sources of new words. It analyzes the unique linguistic environment of these platforms, considering the informal language use, rapid dissemination of neologisms, and potential influence on language adoption and change.
What is the methodology used in the empirical study?
The empirical study details the methods used to gather and analyze data on neologisms from Instagram and Twitter. This includes the research methods, data collection techniques, and criteria for identifying and categorizing new words. The research design, sample selection, and data analysis procedures are clearly described.
What are the key findings or conclusions expected?
The paper aims to determine whether social media platforms significantly contribute to the creation and adoption of new words, influencing how children and young people use language. The conclusion will summarize the findings of the empirical study and discuss their implications for understanding language change and vocabulary expansion.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
Keywords include: Neologisms, social media, morphology, word formation, Instagram, Twitter, language change, vocabulary expansion, empirical study, linguistic analysis.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper is structured as follows: Introduction, Morphology (including detailed explanation of word formation processes), Social Media (focusing on Instagram and Twitter), Empirical Study (detailing methodology and analysis), and Conclusion.
What is the research question addressed in the paper?
The central research question is: Are social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Twitter, significantly contributing to the creation and adoption of new words, influencing how children and young people use language?
- Quote paper
- Jana Jovanovic (Author), 2021, New Neologism in Social Media. Based of vocabulary of Instagram and Twitter, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1190354
