This term paper aims to investigate whether COVID-related neologisms follow common formation principles in order to achieve high productivity. First, the social media platform Twitter needs to be presented as the consulted platform in online communication. Next, the term neologism will be introduced and defined in order to have a clear understanding of this phenomenon. After that, word-formation processes will be described to gain an overview of the underlying linguistic concepts. For the actual research question, it is important to have a look at Bernd Kortmann’s model of word-formation processes (2020). The next section will deal with the data and the method chosen for the following analysis. Afterwards, the results will be discussed and evaluated for the purpose of drawing a conclusion on the productivity when dealing with neologisms in times of COVID-19. Finally, the key findings of this paper will be briefly summarized by taking up the research question whether Kortmann’s model applies to COVID-related neologisms.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Theoretical background
- 2.1 Concept of the medium Twitter
- 2.2 Definition of Neologisms
- 2.3 Productivity of Word-Formation Processes
- 3. Data & Methodology
- 4. Analysis
- 4.1 Quantitative Analysis
- 4.2 Qualitative Analysis
- 5. Discussion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper investigates whether COVID-19 related neologisms follow common word-formation principles to achieve high productivity. It analyzes neologisms found on the social media platform Twitter, examining their creation and usage within the context of the pandemic. The study utilizes Bernd Kortmann's model of word-formation processes to assess the productivity of different formation methods.
- The role of social media (specifically Twitter) in the creation and spread of neologisms.
- The definition and characteristics of neologisms, particularly those related to COVID-19.
- An analysis of word-formation processes and their productivity in the context of COVID-19 related neologisms.
- Application of Bernd Kortmann's model of word-formation processes to analyze COVID-19 neologisms.
- The impact of technological constraints (character limits on Twitter) on neologism formation.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage by discussing the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of life, including language. It highlights the increased importance of online communication and the emergence of numerous neologisms, particularly within the English language. The chapter introduces the research question focusing on whether COVID-related neologisms adhere to established word-formation principles and whether these principles contribute to high productivity. The overall objective of the study is clearly stated, outlining the structure of the paper and the methodology that will be used.
2. Theoretical background: This chapter lays the groundwork for the subsequent analysis by providing a theoretical framework. It begins by defining the concept of the medium Twitter, emphasizing its role as a platform for computer-mediated communication and its influence on language use, including neologism creation. The chapter then offers a clear definition of neologisms, drawing on the Oxford English Dictionary. Finally, it explains the concept of word-formation processes and introduces Bernd Kortmann's model (2020), which will be used to assess the productivity of different word-formation methods. This section provides the necessary linguistic background for understanding the methodology and the interpretation of the results.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Neologisms, COVID-19, Twitter, Word-formation processes, Productivity, Social media, Linguistic analysis, Computer-mediated communication, Bernd Kortmann's model.
Frequently asked questions
What is this document about?
This document is a language preview for an academic paper analyzing COVID-19 related neologisms (new words) found on Twitter. It includes the table of contents, objectives, key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
What is the main research question?
The paper investigates whether COVID-19 related neologisms follow common word-formation principles to achieve high productivity on Twitter.
What are the key themes of the study?
The key themes include:
- The role of Twitter in neologism creation and spread.
- The definition and characteristics of COVID-19 related neologisms.
- An analysis of word-formation processes and their productivity in the context of COVID-19 neologisms.
- Application of Bernd Kortmann's model to analyze COVID-19 neologisms.
- The impact of technological constraints (character limits on Twitter) on neologism formation.
What does the "Introduction" chapter cover?
The introduction discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on language, the rise of online communication, and the emergence of COVID-19 related neologisms. It also presents the research question and study objective.
What does the "Theoretical Background" chapter cover?
This chapter defines Twitter as a medium, provides a definition of neologisms, and explains word-formation processes. It also introduces Bernd Kortmann's model for assessing the productivity of different word-formation methods.
What methodology does the paper use?
The paper uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis on a dataset of COVID-19 related neologisms collected from Twitter.
What is meant by 'word-formation processes'?
Word-formation processes refer to the methods by which new words are created. This academic paper analyzes the role of these processes in the creation of new words related to COVID-19.
What are the keywords associated with this research?
The keywords are: Neologisms, COVID-19, Twitter, Word-formation processes, Productivity, Social media, Linguistic analysis, Computer-mediated communication, Bernd Kortmann's model.
Why is the social media platform Twitter important to the paper?
Twitter is the source of data for the paper and its role in the creation and spread of neologisms is examined. The effect of the platform's character limits are also considered.
- Quote paper
- Vassilios Tsimplis (Author), 2021, Neologisms in times of COVID-19, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1563192
