english coursework
‘Texting has added a new dimension to language use’ explore a range of texts to investigate to what extent this is true, referring to public attitudes and describe
Texting has rapidly become one of the most popular ways of communication in the modern day, with the language and general rules of texting easy to learn. I will be looking at a collection of personal texts in order to gain a better understanding of the situations certain devices are used, and by what kinds of people use specific devices. Contrary to belief, texting actually supports the rules of language, Grices Maxims are embedded in texts, for example the maxim of quantity, referring to the message being as long as needs be and not waffling on. Texting supports this maxim greatly, as it’s the quickest and most to the point means of communication.
Some people use texts in certain ways in order to gain a certain self-image, and to not appear simple or novice at texting, however some people aim to maximise time, and use devices such as abbreviation or omission to lower the length and time used writing the text, but these devices can make texts sometimes harder to interpret, especially if used too often or incorrectly. Two groups of people both on opposite ends of the age spectrum, young children and the elderly seem to try and use too many ‘shortcut’ devices, and often make the text unreadable. However, teenagers tend to drop these habits and instead write out in almost perfect English, perhaps lacking punctuation and completely correct grammar, but easily understandable for anyone.
However, not all members of the elderly population are completely alien and against texting and the possibilities it brings. Descriptivists such as David Crystal are open to ideas used in texting, and believe texting is not hindering our language, but doing the opposite and encouraging it to grow and change, and testing people’s ability to understand and learn new forms of language.
‘Can I get a lift tonite m8 plz
Texting has rapidly become one of the most popular ways of communication in the modern day, with the language and general rules of texting easy to learn. I will be looking at a collection of personal texts in order to gain a better understanding of the situations certain devices are used, and by what kinds of people use specific devices. Contrary to belief, texting actually supports the rules of language, Grices Maxims are embedded in texts, for example the maxim of quantity, referring to the message being as long as needs be and not waffling on. Texting supports this maxim greatly, as it’s the quickest and most to the point means of communication.
Some people use texts in certain ways in order to gain a certain self-image, and to not appear simple or novice at texting, however some people aim to maximise time, and use devices such as abbreviation or omission to lower the length and time used writing the text, but these devices can make texts sometimes harder to interpret, especially if used too often or incorrectly. Two groups of people both on opposite ends of the age spectrum, young children and the elderly seem to try and use too many ‘shortcut’ devices, and often make the text unreadable. However, teenagers tend to drop these habits and instead write out in almost perfect English, perhaps lacking punctuation and completely correct grammar, but easily understandable for anyone.
However, not all members of the elderly population are completely alien and against texting and the possibilities it brings. Descriptivists such as David Crystal are open to ideas used in texting, and believe texting is not hindering our language, but doing the opposite and encouraging it to grow and change, and testing people’s ability to understand and learn new forms of language.
‘Can I get a lift tonite m8 plz