Abstract
This study aims to explore the Lebanese sociolinguistics as manifested in chatting, that is, to assess how a sample of Lebanese students use their languages skills while carrying an on-line conversation via chatting. The research will also investigate the variations governed by sociolinguistics branding the Lebanese chatting community. To carry out this study, a mix approach of quantitative and qualitative methodology is used. Indeed, the research will describe the participants’ computer literacy and how this is interrelated to the choice of chatting language. The researcher uses two methods, formal interviews with selected chatters and a survey questionnaire that reflects both linguistic issues and computer and chatting literacy. Data analysis uses SPSS version 25 software and performed descriptively. Findings show that although having a multilingual society is considered a positive and uplifting certitude, this fact should not be taken for granted and languages must be directed properly. Students cannot be left without guidance to the use of any language.
Highlights
IntroductionSome of the most remarkable human tools are the specific languages that particular groups of humans have developed and adapted for use in their daily lives (Henshilwood et al, 2002; Henshilwood & Dubreuil, 2009)
1.1 BackgroundHuman beings belong to a clever species of toolmakers and tool users
Nowadays, where social life is governed by different perspectives of social relations and people do not have the time to meet and interact, many resort to the cyber world where they can meet other people and chat with them
Summary
Some of the most remarkable human tools are the specific languages that particular groups of humans have developed and adapted for use in their daily lives (Henshilwood et al, 2002; Henshilwood & Dubreuil, 2009). (NG & Bradac, 1993) People use this tool (language) for better communication and to achieve appropriate understanding at all levels. According to Hudak & Maynard (2011), citing Robinson (1972), this small talk can be labeled as ‘gossip’, ‘chat’ or ‘time –out-talk’. What these labels point to is a range of supposedly minor, informal unimportant and non-serious modes of talk, linked to the general communicative function sometimes characterized as ‘talking to avoid other problems” What these labels point to is a range of supposedly minor, informal unimportant and non-serious modes of talk, linked to the general communicative function sometimes characterized as ‘talking to avoid other problems” (p. 2)
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