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DOI: 10.18413/2313-8912-2025-11-4-0-3

Computer methods in the study of translingual concepts: differentiation of the terms translanguaging
and translingualism

Olga N. Gich (, Institute of Asian Studies, Far Eastern Federal University, Vladivostok, Russia)

This paper uses applied linguistics methods to present a computational analysis of the terms ‘translanguaging’ and ‘translingualism’ in Russian academic discourse. The research is motivated by the intensification of global migration processes that have accelerated intercultural interactions and transformed sociocultural landscapes, resulting in the accumulation of data on cross-cultural contacts and creating a need for automated processing methods. The central issue addressed is the lack of systematic terminology and methodological approaches for studying translingual phenomena. The study employs quantitative and qualitative analysis of a corpus comprising 76 Russian-language academic publications from 2009 to 2024, utilizing automated text metadata processing, frequency analysis, and semantic modeling techniques. The findings reveal that the term ‘ranslingualism’ is more prevalent in Russian academic discourse (72,37% of the sample), particularly in literary studies, whereas ‘translanguaging’ (35,55%) appears more frequently in sociolinguistic and language teaching research. Computational analysis identifies conceptual differences between the terms: ‘translanguaging’ is predominantly interpreted as a communicative practice and pedagogical approach, while ‘translingualism’ is conceptualized as a cultural phenomenon and literary device. The conclusion emphasizes the need for terminological standardization and systematic definitions to eliminate ambiguity and establish a solid theoretical foundation for future research. The study's results have practical applications in developing automated text processing systems and creating specialized linguistic databases in the field of translingual studies.

Keywords: Translingualism, Translanguaging, Bilingualism, Translingual practices, Intercultural communication, Academic discourse, Corpus linguistics, Natural language processing.

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Gich O. N. (2025). Computer methods in the study of translingual concepts: differentiation of the terms translanguaging and translingualism, Research Result. Theoretical and Applied Linguistics, 11 (4), 42-62.

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