Digitalk: An exploration of the linguistic features of CMC

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Dept of English and Applied Linguistics

Document Type

Article

Source Title

International Journal of Languages, Literature, and Linguistics

Volume

1

Issue

1

First Page

51

Last Page

55

Publication Date

3-2015

Abstract

This pilot study was anchored on the viewpoint that language users are creative and innovative, and that Electronic English is an emerging variety of language. This study investigates the features and functions of electronic language used by Filipino Facebook users. Results of the pilot analysis of 1,671 Facebook statuses revealed that Filipino Facebookers used nine types of linguistic features. Of these nine linguistic features, code switching and acronym are the most frequently used. The linguistic features in this study show Filipino Facebookers’ competence to make use of their linguistic knowledge in order to develop innovations in communication.

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Disciplines

Communication Technology and New Media | English Language and Literature | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Keywords

Telematics; Facebook (Electronic resource); English language; Linguistic analysis (Linguistics)

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