Language and technology /

Goddard, Angela, 1954-

Language and technology / Angela Goddard, Beverly Geesin. - First edition. - ix, 111 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Intertext series .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

In the beginning: language and technology -- Communication repertoires and multimodality -- E-language: txting; email; discussion forums -- E-language: real-time writing; social networking sites -- Is there anybody there?: language and identity -- "Just click here": the language of prosumerism -- Shock! horror! the representation of new technologies.

This textbook offers students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on language and technology. Written in a clear style, it combines practical activities with texts, accompanied by commentaries and suggestions for further study.

9780415604161 (pbk)


Communication and technology.
Language and languages--Study and teaching--Technological innovations.
Social networks.



--Reading book

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