Abstract
This study on Netspeak writes about words or phrases that are abbreviated and used frequently by Internet users. Language incorporates explosive items which need special care when handling the components in it. Wide knowledge regarding the various aspect of language will help readers to be able to handle the substance. Therefore, the author calls for a deeper comprehension of certain linguistic realities. This study helps to enlighten the various types of language used while using different mode of communication, thus avoiding harsh judgments regarding the informal use of language. The study also hopes to show that there is nothing linguistically eccentric about using Netspeak while communicating online. They are regarded a negative influence only if they are used in a formal environment. This study deals with the notion that Netspeak is a common language used especially by the younger generation to communicate with one another while online. Although, most educators have regarded the influence of Netspeak as negative and detrimental towards students’ writing, however, Netspeak is still prevalent. This study also gives the statement of problem, its objectives, significance and limitations. It is hoped that the people in the society, especially educators will not view Netspeak as only a cause of the decline of students’ writing standard, but a fixture in language, which is acknowledged for its passing style and momentary trend.
Highlights
The function of language in the Internet and Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) has brought up new-fangled linguistic researches on the English Language
Crystal’s first edition of the book ‘Language and the Internet’ in year 2001, is one of the original, comprehensive study regarding the effects of Internet towards the English Language
The effect of the Internet is widespread as it covers the manner of how language is altered both locally and globally
Summary
The function of language in the Internet and Computer Mediated Communication (CMC) has brought up new-fangled linguistic researches on the English Language. Crystal’s first edition of the book ‘Language and the Internet’ in year 2001, is one of the original, comprehensive study regarding the effects of Internet towards the English Language. On the same note, Baron (2001, 23) states that Internet has drastically altered the manner of people’s communication. The effect of the Internet is widespread as it covers the manner of how language is altered both locally and globally. Baron describes computer-mediated communication as ‘a type of linguistic centaur’, which integrates features from traditional writing and face-to-face discussion but wrapping up, to be more than an uncomplicated blend of the two after conducting a detailed investigation on the linguistic tools used online. There are other researches which stand by the same idea that, certain modification can be observed especially in the aspects of punctuations, grammar and vocabulary when modern technology is integrated to language. (Kwak, Morrison, Peters & Zinkhan 2003; Denis & Tagliamonte 2008; Stavfeldt 2011)
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