VARIATIONIST SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN THE DIGITAL AGE: CHALLENGES OF ANALYZING ONLINE COMMUNICATION
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This article explores the challenges and opportunities of applying variationist sociolinguistics to the analysis of online communication in the digital age. It examines how traditional methods of sociolinguistic analysis are being adapted to study the unique linguistic features of digital platforms. The article discusses issues such as data collection, the fluidity of online identities, and the impact of rapidly evolving digital languages on linguistic variation. By analyzing these challenges, the study provides insights into the future directions of sociolinguistic research in the context of digital communication.
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