Corpus-Based Approaches to World Englishes: Applications and Challenges

Jiale Ding

doi:10.18686/ijmss.v7i10.10143

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Corpus-Based Approaches to World Englishes: Applications and Challenges

Jiale Ding

International Journal of Mathematics and Systems Science 2024, 7(10); https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i10.10143

Submitted：07 Nov 2024

Accepted：07 Nov 2024

Published：07 Nov 2024

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Abstract

This paper investigates the use of corpora in studying World Englishes (WEs), focusing on their role in analysing language variation, morpho-syntactic patterns, and sociolinguistic changes. It also addresses key challenges, such as the lack of representativeness, limited spoken data, and difficulties in managing Creole and standard English varieties. The study highlights the need for more comprehensive corpora to better understand the complexities of WEs.

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