Transcript Spoken Language Study Language and Technology

Spoken Language Study
Language and Technology
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Learning objectives
Look at how language is influenced by
changing technologies
Consider how speech and writing differ
Think about the features shared between
electronic communication and speech
Analyse the use of language in text messages,
emails, social networking forums and instant
messaging services
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Sound
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Language and technology
The evolution of the Internet and mobile phone technology
has altered the way people communicate. As a result, new
electronic forms of communication have emerged.
What is electronic communication?
Electronic communication includes:
text messages
e-mails
instant messages (e.g. MSN messenger)
social networking forums (e.g.
Facebook, Twitter, MySpace)
blogs.
In pairs, discuss the differences that technology has
made to the way we communicate.
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Speech v. writing
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Instant messages and speech
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