Background of the study
Media language, characterized by its brevity and creative expression, plays an influential role in shaping linguistic norms in professional contexts. This study evaluates how media language impacts morphological variation in Nigerian English among professionals. In a rapidly digitalizing environment, professional discourse increasingly reflects linguistic trends observed in digital and broadcast media (Okeke, 2023). Morphological variations, such as simplified affixation and innovative compounding, have emerged in formal writing and speech, influenced by media-driven communication styles. Data from corporate reports, online publications, and interviews with communication specialists reveal that these morphological changes often serve to streamline information exchange while retaining a distinct Nigerian identity (Akinyemi, 2024). The study explores the tension between maintaining traditional morphological standards and adapting to modern, media-influenced forms. By documenting these variations, the research aims to contribute to a better understanding of how media language shapes professional communication and its implications for language planning in Nigeria (Eze, 2025).
Statement of the problem
Although media language is acknowledged as a driver of morphological variation in Nigerian English, its specific impact on professional communication remains under-researched. Observations indicate that professionals increasingly adopt simplified and innovative morphological forms, yet systematic documentation of these trends is lacking (Okeke, 2023). This gap poses challenges for educators and policymakers seeking to standardize language use in formal contexts. The absence of comprehensive data on media-induced morphological variation hampers efforts to reconcile traditional norms with contemporary practices in professional communication (Akinyemi, 2024).
Objectives of the study:
To document morphological variations in professional Nigerian English.
To analyze the influence of media language on these variations.
To propose recommendations for standardizing professional communication.
Research questions:
What morphological variations are prevalent among professionals?
How does media language influence these variations?
What strategies can reconcile traditional and modern forms?
Research Hypotheses:
Media language significantly contributes to morphological variation.
Professionals exhibit greater morphological simplification due to media influence.
Standardization efforts can mitigate these variations.
Significance of the study:
This study offers critical insights into how media language reshapes morphological patterns in professional Nigerian English, informing educators and policymakers to enhance communication standards and language planning (Okeke, 2023; Eze, 2025).
Scope and limitations of the study:
The study focuses on morphological variation in professional Nigerian English influenced by media language, excluding informal and spoken registers.
Definitions of terms:
Media Language: Linguistic forms used in digital and broadcast media.
Morphological Variation: Differences in word formation patterns.
Nigerian English: A localized variety of English used in Nigeria.
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