[Corpora-List] Corpra & Literature

[Linda Bawcom]

Dear all,

Our semester conference topic is concerning using technology in the classroom. I 
would like to take this opportunity to introduce the basics of using corpora in 
the classroom [mainly ESL/English], especially in terms of 
collocations, frequency, and genre.  For this I am planning on using Mark Davis' 
COCA. 


But I'd very much like to add how it can be used in literature, which is outside 
any research that I have done. I'm wondering if anyone can direct me to or is 
willing to share something they have already presented.  For example, what has 
always fascinated me is how you can see the way in which a character changes 
throughout a book by looking at collocations such as (as I have 
heard) with Nora in Ibsen's a Doll's House. That is, if possible, I would like 
something apart from an analysis of stylistics or a comparison of books in terms 
of i.e. lexical bundles.  Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Kindest regards,
Linda Bawcom
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