Language and Technology
1st Edition
Published on 8. February 2016
Book
Hardback
118 pages
978-1-138-13578-9 (ISBN)
Description
The INTERTEXT series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: A core introduction to language analysis (third edition, 2007) is the foundation text which is complemented by a range of 'satellite' titles. These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts.
This accessible textbook in the Routledge Intertext series offers students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on language and technology. Written in a clear, user-friendly style, it combines practical activities with texts, accompanied by commentaries and suggestions for further study.
Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students, Language and Technology:
explores the history of new communication tools such as texting; Facebook and online forums
examines the public discourses about these new tools
incorporates real texts such as adverts, newspaper articles and chat room data
includes a comprehensive glossary of terms.
This accessible textbook in the Routledge Intertext series offers students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on language and technology. Written in a clear, user-friendly style, it combines practical activities with texts, accompanied by commentaries and suggestions for further study.
Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students, Language and Technology:
explores the history of new communication tools such as texting; Facebook and online forums
examines the public discourses about these new tools
incorporates real texts such as adverts, newspaper articles and chat room data
includes a comprehensive glossary of terms.
Reviews / Votes
'This publication provides a clear introduction to the field of language and technology and examines the way in which language is used and affected by the new technologies that are springing up around us. It will be particularly relevant to students studying A-level English language, as well as for students at all levels who are new to the field of sociolinguistics.'Ruth Payne-Woolridge, University of Leeds, UK
'Language and Technology is an important introduction to the language practices of social media and Web 2.0. Providing a useful range of practical exercises and fascinating examples, it encourages independent thinking and enquiry. It is a lucid and entertaining read that simultaneously revels in the new language practices it analyses and subjects them to thought-provoking critical scrutiny.'
Shaun O' Toole, Itchen College, UK 'This publication provides a clear introduction to the field of language and technology and examines the way in which language is used and affected by the new technologies that are springing up around us. It will be particularly relevant to students studying A-level English language, as well as for students at all levels who are new to the field of sociolinguistics.'
Ruth Payne-Woolridge, University of Leeds, UK
'Language and Technology is an important introduction to the language practices of social media and Web 2.0. Providing a useful range of practical exercises and fascinating examples, it encourages independent thinking and enquiry. It is a lucid and entertaining read that simultaneously revels in the new language practices it analyses and subjects them to thought-provoking critical scrutiny.'
Shaun O' Toole, Itchen College, UK
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-13578-9 (9781138135789)
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Angela Goddard | Beverly Geesin
Language and Technology
Book
05/2011
1st Edition
Routledge
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Persons
Angela Goddard is Professor of English Language and Head of Subject for Languages and Linguistics at York St John University, UK, and Chair of English Language A Level for a national examination board.
Beverly Geesin is Senior Lecturer and Head of Programme for Communication and Culture at York St John University, UK.
Beverly Geesin is Senior Lecturer and Head of Programme for Communication and Culture at York St John University, UK.
Content
1. In The Beginning: Language and Technology 2. Communication Repertoires and Multimodality 3. E-Language: Txting; Email; Discussion Forums 4. E-language: Real-Time Writing; Social Networking Sites 5. Is There Anybody There?: Language and Identity 6. 'Just Click Here': The Language of Prosumerism 7. Shock! Horror! The Representation of New Technologies Commentaries References Index of terms Further Reading