Digitally-assisted Historical English Linguistics

This collection explores how digital tools are changing our understanding of language varieties,language contact,sociolinguistics,pragmatics,and dialectology through the lens of different historical contexts,with a focus on English. It showcases a broad range of digital methods and approaches that can contribute to advancing the study of historical linguistics, including visualization tools and corpus-linguistic techniques.

Format: Hardback
Length: 314 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection delves into the profound impact of digital tools on our understanding of language varieties, language contact, sociolinguistics, pragmatics, and dialectology, spanning various historical contexts. Focusing primarily on English, the volume showcases a diverse range of digital methods and approaches that have the potential to revolutionize the study of historical linguistics. Chapters within the volume explore a wide array of digital methodologies, including visualization tools and corpus-linguistic techniques, which are integral to the exploration of historical linguistic phenomena. The chapters present empirically based research, while also delving into theoretical aspects that emphasize how digitalization is reshaping our analysis of diverse domains of language, encompassing phonology, grammatical/morphosyntactic features, lexical aspects, and discourse-related issues.

This book appeals to scholars with a keen interest in the history of the English language, historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, and digital humanities. By unraveling the intricate interplay between digital tools and historical linguistic inquiry, it offers valuable insights into the evolving nature of language study and its significance in our understanding of the world.

Weight: 760g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032418995