Corpus Linguistics and Language Patterns
Introduction to using large text databases to identify patterns in language use.
Key Questions
- Explain how corpus linguistics can reveal subtle patterns in language use not visible through close reading.
- Analyze the implications of frequency data for understanding semantic change.
- Evaluate the limitations and benefits of using quantitative methods in linguistic analysis.
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