The Pragmatics of Text Messaging

Making Meaning in Messages

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
Cover of the book The Pragmatics of Text Messaging by Michelle A. McSweeney, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Michelle A. McSweeney ISBN: 9781351391955
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 30, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Michelle A. McSweeney
ISBN: 9781351391955
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 30, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book provides a comprehensive linguistic exploration of textism use by bilingual young adults, illustrating the function of alternative and creative linguistic features and their role in conveying tone through text. Drawing on a corpus of nearly 45,000 text messages donated by bilingual young adults in New York City, this volume explores the ways in which the use of texting features such as ‘lol,’ emojis, abbreviations, and acronyms is systematic and essential.

In part, toward the aim of exposing the tensions bilinguals face navigating a platform that preferences monolingual language practices, the book highlights creativity as a means of both constructing meaning and performing identity for bilingual youths. These findings are extended to explore the role texting plays in communication and identity construction in contemporary society more generally. This volume extends the boundaries of emerging research on language and digital communication, and will be of particular interest to graduate students and scholars in computer-mediated communication, pragmatics, and new media.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book provides a comprehensive linguistic exploration of textism use by bilingual young adults, illustrating the function of alternative and creative linguistic features and their role in conveying tone through text. Drawing on a corpus of nearly 45,000 text messages donated by bilingual young adults in New York City, this volume explores the ways in which the use of texting features such as ‘lol,’ emojis, abbreviations, and acronyms is systematic and essential.

In part, toward the aim of exposing the tensions bilinguals face navigating a platform that preferences monolingual language practices, the book highlights creativity as a means of both constructing meaning and performing identity for bilingual youths. These findings are extended to explore the role texting plays in communication and identity construction in contemporary society more generally. This volume extends the boundaries of emerging research on language and digital communication, and will be of particular interest to graduate students and scholars in computer-mediated communication, pragmatics, and new media.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Can You Help Me? by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Social Metacognition by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book The Future of the Economy by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Small Savings Mobilization and Asian Economic Development by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Pastoral Care Matters in Primary and Middle Schools by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Crime and Justice since 1750 by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Memory and Utopia by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Geographies of Health and Development by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book 75 Ways to Be a Better Teacher Tomorrow by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Democracy and Security by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Digital Terrestrial Television in Europe by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Rethinking the Decline of China's Qing Dynasty by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book China's New Consumers by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Politics and Politicians in Contemporary US Television by Michelle A. McSweeney
Cover of the book Social Amnesia by Michelle A. McSweeney
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy