A Sociolinguistic Perspective to the word formation processes during El-Hirak period of Tiaret.

Abstract

The present study aims at examining the recent formed words during El- Hirak period in Tiaret region and the productive role of word formation processes. Hence, we attempt to devote the first two chapters to the major concepts of the study, while the last chapter is purposefully designed for the methodological framework and the discussion of the findings. To this end, this study opts for mixed quantitative and qualitative method. This method combines a variety of well- known methodological techniques; participant observation, an online questionnaire distributed to one hundred informants from Tiaret region, and an indirect interview delivered to five teachers who have considerable expertise in the scientific study of English language at Ibn Khaldoun University of Tiaret. The findings of this research reveal that Algerian Hirak is not only remembered for its peaceful revolution of smiles but also for its unlimited creativity. Different word formation processes played a prominent role in forming new words and expressions.