MODERN TRENDS IN ENGLISH LINGUISTICS: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES
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Keywords: English linguistics, cognitive paradigms, corpus linguistics, computational linguistics, ELT methodology, sociolinguistics, conceptual metaphor, digital humanities.Abstract
Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive academic analysis of the modern trends reshaping English linguistics from both theoretical and practical viewpoints. In the contemporary era, linguistics has evolved from a structural study of language components into a highly interdisciplinary science. This research critically examines the paradigms of Cognitive Linguistics, Corpus Linguistics, and Computational Linguistics, highlighting their theoretical foundations and empirical applications. Furthermore, the paper bridges the gap between theory and practice by demonstrating how these linguistic trends optimize English Language Teaching (ELT), lexicography, and natural language processing (NLP). The study also addresses challenges related to data reliability and the ethical integration of AI in linguistic research, providing strategic recommendations for future scholarship.
