The paper offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Corpus Linguistics (CL), beginning with its early developments until the late 1950s, when Noam Chomsky's theories prompted a reevaluation of prior research. This led to a temporary discontinuity in corpus studies, although advancements in computer technology revitalized the field, enabling the creation of diverse machine-readable corpora for various analyses. The paper also explores modern CL concepts, definitions of a corpus, ongoing methodological improvements, and future prospects in the discipline.
