CLiCC, an acronym for Corpus Linguistics in Cheshire Consortium, refers to a research consortium that aims to promote the use and development of corpus linguistics in the field of language studies. It is particularly focused on the Cheshire region, where it originated, but its influence extends beyond this locality.
CLiCC employs a corpus-based approach that delves into the study of language by analyzing large collections of language data, called corpora. These corpora consist of written texts and transcripts of spoken language, which are systematically compiled and annotated for research purposes. Corpus linguistics utilizes computational tools and methods to extract and analyze linguistic patterns and structures, enabling researchers to investigate language phenomena on a vast scale.
The CLiCC consortium is involved in numerous activities, including the creation and maintenance of corpora specific to the Cheshire region, hosting workshops and conferences, promoting collaborations between researchers, and conducting research using corpus linguistics methods. It serves as a hub for linguists, researchers, and language professionals interested in exploring the intricacies of language through empirical and data-driven approaches.
By facilitating access to diverse linguistic resources and providing a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, CLiCC plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of language variation and change, language acquisition, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and other domains within the broader field of linguistics.
