Social Networking and Cyberlanguage - LING248
In this leading-edge unit we examine and use social media and explore how language and social practices are changing in the contemporary computer-driven world. Issues surrounding online identity will be explored as well as the challenges of linguistic change for education and business practices. Some issues that we discuss are how women and men communicate online, and how online language may vary according to age, ethnicity or context.
The unit explores the collaborative processes involved in contemporary education and media. Some issues that we will consider are:
Do we know who we are 'talking to' these days?
What are the ethical issues involved in using new media: what can you say or do in a text message?
Are young people losing the ability to talk face-to-face?
You can apply your knowledge of other units in linguistics in this unit, but no previous knowledge of linguistics is necessary or expected. The unit will connect with other areas of your University study and your life experience. You will find that the unit is relevant to business and marketing, to media and communications, to education and psychology, as well as to linguistics.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Deanna Wong |
| Prerequisites: |
12cp at 100 level or above |
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| Unit Type: | People unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Linguistics Faculty of Human Sciences |
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