In corpus linguistics, we look at the way language is used in different regions, genres and situations.
Our research is based on huge datasets of natural language – often many billions of words – and we're asking questions about words and language choices, such as the implications and factors that lead to journalists referring to men and women differently in tabloid newspapers, and what the word 'we' tells us about how online groups come together.
Through our work, we're investigating pressing issues and helping to solve problems. For example, our work into the root causes and impact of online bullying, which analyses what causes the abuse, and why.
We are also looking at the language that's used when making business transactions. By researching this language, we can develop teaching materials to help organisations conduct these transactions more effectively.
The outputs from our research are frequently published in leading academic journals, such as Corpora and the International Journal of Management.
