Analyzing the Influence of Social Media on Language Evolution: A Corpus-based Study

Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The pervasive impact of social media on communication practices and language evolution has become a focal point of linguistic research in recent years. This study aims to investigate the influence of social media on language evolution through a corpus-based analysis. The research explores how social media platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, shape language use and linguistic patterns. Utilizing a corpus-based approach, this study examines a large dataset of social media posts to analyze language variations, trends, and changes over time. Chapter One provides the introduction to the research, outlining the background of the study, the problem statement, objectives, limitations, scope, significance, structure of the thesis, and definition of terms. Chapter Two presents a comprehensive literature review that discusses existing research on the impact of social media on language evolution, linguistic theories, and methodologies relevant to corpus linguistics and social media analysis. Chapter Three details the research methodology, including the corpus compilation process, data collection methods, corpus annotation techniques, and statistical analysis procedures. The chapter also describes the tools and software used for data processing and analysis. Chapter Four presents the findings of the study, analyzing language patterns, trends, and changes observed in the social media corpus. The discussion delves into the implications of these findings for language evolution and communication practices in the digital age. In conclusion, Chapter Five provides a summary of the research findings, discusses the implications of the study, and offers recommendations for future research in the field of social media linguistics. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the influence of social media on language evolution and highlights the importance of corpus-based analysis in understanding linguistic developments in online communication.