This paper is dealing with the topic of corpus linguistics. It tries to give an overview about this topic, as I think that, although it already gained popularity, not everyone is familiar with it.
First, I want to explain what a corpus actually is, and what it is useful for. The different types of corpora will be described and also potential risks of depending to much on computer-processable corpora. Then the focus shifts to the fields of application of corpus linguistics, and also the use in syntax and morphology is discussed. I will also try to illustrate the opportunities a corpus provides by using an example for better understanding.
The main aim of this paper is to give an overview about corpus linguistics and the fields of application, with attention to syntax and morphology.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- What is a corpus?
- What is the use of a corpus?
- What are potential risks?
- What are the fields of application of corpus linguistics?
- What is the use of corpora in syntax and morphology?
- Conclusion
- Works Cited
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper provides an overview of corpus linguistics, focusing on its uses and applications in syntax and morphology. The main goal is to familiarize readers with this field and its relevance in linguistic research. Key themes covered in this paper include:- Definition and characteristics of corpora
- The benefits of using corpora for linguistic analysis
- Potential drawbacks and limitations of corpus-based research
- The application of corpus linguistics in syntax and morphology
- Illustrative examples of corpus-based research
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the concept of corpus linguistics and its significance in understanding language. It outlines the paper's objectives and scope, highlighting the focus on syntax and morphology.
- What is a corpus?: This chapter defines the term "corpus" and explores its various types and characteristics. It discusses the importance of computer-processed corpora and the role of corpus size in linguistic analysis.
- What is the use of a corpus?: This chapter delves into the benefits of using corpora in linguistic research, particularly for grammarians and lexicographers. It emphasizes the objectivity and comprehensiveness offered by large corpora.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main focus of this paper is corpus linguistics, with specific emphasis on its applications in syntax and morphology. Key terms explored include corpus, computer-processed corpora, linguistic analysis, frequency, sentence structure, and corpus-based research. The paper also delves into the advantages and limitations of using corpora for research, illustrating these concepts with real-world examples.- Quote paper
- Theresa Rass (Author), 2010, Corpus Linguistics - An Introduction to the Field and its Use in Linguistics, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/181516
