An Examination of Morphosyntactic Innovation in Nigerian Social Media: A Case Study of Twitter Threads
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Background of the study
Twitter threads in Nigeria serve as a microcosm for morphosyntactic innovation, where users modify traditional grammar to suit the platform’s rapid, succinct communication style. In these threads, speakers employ abbreviated syntax, innovative punctuation, and hybrid language forms that blend Standard English with indigenous linguistic features (Okeke, 2023). These modifications arise from the constraints of character limits and the need for swift information exchange, resulting in novel morphosyntactic constructions. The study investigates how these innovations occur and spread, highlighting the role of digital communication in reshaping grammatical norms and fostering new linguistic conventions (Ibrahim, 2024).
Statement of the problem
Although morphosyntactic innovation is evident in Nigerian Twitter threads, there is limited systematic analysis of the processes driving these changes. Existing research often focuses on lexical innovation, neglecting the interplay between morphology and syntax in digital discourse. This gap hampers a full understanding of how digital constraints influence language structure. The study seeks to address this deficiency by providing a detailed examination of morphosyntactic innovations in Twitter threads (Chukwu, 2024).
Objectives of the study
- To analyze morphosyntactic patterns in Nigerian Twitter threads.
- To identify innovative syntactic and morphological constructions.
- To evaluate the impact of digital constraints on language structure.
Research questions
- What morphosyntactic innovations are present in Nigerian Twitter threads?
- How do these innovations differ from traditional grammatical structures?
- What factors drive the emergence of these digital morphosyntactic forms?
Significance of the study
This study is significant as it provides insights into the dynamic evolution of language in digital contexts, contributing to sociolinguistic theory and practical applications in digital communication (Ibrahim, 2024).
Scope and limitations of the study
The study is limited to the analysis of Twitter threads in Nigerian digital discourse and does not include other platforms or offline language usage.
Definitions of terms
- Morphosyntax: The combined study of morphological and syntactic structures in language.
- Twitter Thread: A series of connected tweets forming an extended discussion.
- Digital Innovation: The adoption of new linguistic forms driven by digital communication.
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