DERIVATIONAL MORPHOLOGY AND LEXICAL DEVELOPMENT IN ENGLISH: A CORPUS-INFORMED AND PEDAGOGICAL ANALYSIS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17605/Keywords:
Derivational morphology, morphological awareness, vocabulary acquisition, corpus analysis, English language.Abstract
Derivational morphology constitutes a central mechanism in English lexical expansion and plays a critical role in language acquisition. While previous studies have emphasized its importance, fewer have connected morphological theory with classroom practice using structured analysis. This study investigates how derivational processes contribute to vocabulary development and how morphological awareness can be systematically integrated into English language teaching. A qualitative corpus-informed approach was employed, supported by analysis of pedagogical materials and word-family patterns. The findings indicate that derivational morphology significantly enhances learners’ ability to infer meanings, recognize lexical relationships, and improve reading comprehension. The study contributes to applied linguistics by proposing a structured model for integrating derivational instruction into vocabulary teaching.
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