Journal of Language Studies
Tikrit University

A Sociolinguistic Analysis of the Impact of Typological and Factorial Variables on Language Change

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Barzan Jaafar Ali
Umarova Farangiz Bakhriddin kizi

English Department, College of Languages, Salahaddin University, Erbil / English Department, Faculty of English, Uzbekistan State World Languages University, Tashkent / Uzbekistan

https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.9.3.P1.13
Abstract
The evolution of language represents one of humanity's most fascinating yet intricate processes, influenced by an array of interconnected forces including social structures, cultural practices, mental processes, and the inherent properties of linguistic systems themselves. This investigation examines current research on how languages transform, focusing particularly on the interplay between these various catalysts of linguistic development. Through the lens of sociolinguistic theory, language contact studies, and typological research, we explore not only how linguistic changes occur but also why speech communities embrace these modifications. The methodology selected for this study is a mixed-methods approach to analyze the impact of typological and factorial variables on language change. In addition, a total of 160 bilingual participants took part in the study, divided into two language groups, firstly, 80 Kurdish participants in Iraqi Kurdistan, examining the influence of English on Kurdish. Secondly, 80 Uzbek speakers in Uzbekistan, analyzing the effect of Russian on Uzbek. Our findings enhance theoretical understanding of language evolution while providing practical insights for language education, policy development, and strategic language planning initiatives.

Keywords

external factors
historical linguistics
internal factors
language change
linguistic evolution
societal impact
typologies
Crossmark
Journal of Language Studies
Volume 9, Issue 3, Part 1
Summer 2025
Pages 243-260

  • Receive Date 12 June 2025
  • Accept Date 07 July 2025
  • Publish Date 01 September 2025

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