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Post by Mr. Wolfman on Mar 2, 2011 15:10:38 GMT -5
Please respond to the following question in 5-10 sentences. This should take you 5-30 minutes. You may also refer/reply to posts that were made before yours, just make sure you are still answering the question in some way.
What are the differences between the language that you are taught to use in school and the language that you use to communicate online? Consider the specifics of the language itself and also the differences in how recipients perceive the communication that is coming to them.
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Post by matthewf on Mar 2, 2011 16:17:24 GMT -5
well in the language we use to day has capitalization and punctuation. in lets say texting there are alot of aberration like the word "thanks" in texting the word is "thx." Also words are put together like "no problem" is now "np" to make things shorter and quick and too the point. these examples are difference between the language we use today and the languages we use with facebook or texting.
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Post by jonahk on Mar 2, 2011 16:45:23 GMT -5
The language we are taught to use in school is grammatically correct. The language we use to communicate online is not. The language we are taught to use in school is perceived as more polite and mature. However, if you say lol in a conversation with someone like a teacher or adult, it is weird. School is supposed to make us ready for the outside world. The language school shows us does that. But, if a social situation presents itself where you don't know the word or slang that is being said, you are stuck.
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Post by nathanf on Mar 2, 2011 17:00:57 GMT -5
The language we use online is different from the language that we use in school for the most part because online we can get away with being lazy. In school you loose credit if you don't capitalize or use correct punctuation, but no one cares if you do that in online writing, so what's the point in being grammatically correct? For the same reason, online writing contains many abbreviations like "u" to mean you and "lol" as an acronym for laugh out loud to indicate something is funny. Also, people aren't as careful about writing online as they are writing for school. It is necessary to be careful about what you write for school because your teacher is going to see it, but there is a perception that what you write online is more or less private. Though this clearly isn't true and anyone can read what you put online, it's easy to forget.
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Post by sophiec on Mar 2, 2011 17:07:10 GMT -5
I agree with Matthew, Nathan and Jonah. Language taught in school and online written language are very different in casualty, grammar, vocabulary and abbreviations. However, there are many more types of language, at least for us, than that. There are many variants on written, for school or otherwise that depend on the audience and situation, and of course the regular spoken language. Casual spoken language incorporates both correct language such as the one taught in schools, for we have enough time and energy to say things correctly when speaking; and more casual online language, for we need not watch our every word when talking. Again, it really depends on the context and audience for what is appropriate to use, but both are very important to know for real world situations, as Jonah said.
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Post by nateb on Mar 2, 2011 17:07:47 GMT -5
The language that we learn in school is more grammatically correct, while our online language is not. The way of communicating that we learn in school is more formal, as well. Our ways of communicating online, however, are completely different. Online language is shorthand for the language we learn at school. For example, in the language we learn in school, we say "no problem". In online text, we abbreviate it as "np". If a person uses text/Facebook shorthand in society, they will, as Jonah said, be stuck.
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Post by dylanc on Mar 2, 2011 17:13:35 GMT -5
When I type online, I try to use proper grammar and spelling. Though there are trends that have been becoming increasingly popular. The use of letters as words used to shorten phrases have been integrated into everyday language. We use the internet to communicate every day, so understanding this type of language has become second nature to everyday users. This latest trend in language has not been, however, accepted in school. And while I myself am not a fan of it, this evolution of language is becoming increasingly popular, and with future generations, it may become a universally accepted way of communicating. Dylan Cloud www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
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Post by patrickm on Mar 2, 2011 17:18:49 GMT -5
In school we use grammatically correct language, while online, we use grammatically incorrect language. We tend to be much more formal in the language we use in school, while online we can get away with abbreviations, poor vocabulary and no capitalization or punctuation. School taught language is the language you need to use in papers, job interviews, and pretty much anything that’s not online. The only time to use online language is when you’re online; using it in formal situations would be awkward.
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Post by Walter Y on Mar 2, 2011 17:39:43 GMT -5
I don't use any form of online communication except for emails, where I would try to use formal/ semi-formal English. So I wouldn't know too much about the subject. I suppose that online communication would be a lot less formal and that abbreviations and acronyms would be much more common. Online communication, I think, focuses more on getting ones point across as quickly and briefly as possible and is normally used as a means of informal conversation. The language taught in schools focuses on formal ways of getting ones point across and is normally used in more serious situations.
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Post by jake a on Mar 2, 2011 17:41:04 GMT -5
The differences between the languages taught in school and the languages we use online, is the following. In school we are required to USE OUR BRAINS! Online we can associate symbols, slang, and inopropriate language with everyday words to say exactly the same thing! It is as if we are using sentences of homophones to say something in "school language". I feel that kids whom associate with each other online understand what they are saying, where as when adults associate with a child over text message they are lost. This concludes that school language is much more formal than online language. Jake Alexander
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Post by jackl on Mar 2, 2011 17:42:21 GMT -5
There are definitely differences between the language taught in school and the language you use online. Language online uses abbreviations and for the most part throws away nearly all grammar rules (i.e. capitalization, commas, etc.). Language taught in school is more formal; it has structure, rules, and is "standard English." But as Calpurnia says in To Kill a Mockingbird different language style is more appropriate and important in some situations. For example if talking to someone online (as in IM or texting) it is more appropriate to use "online lingo" than formal language. Using online language will keep the pace of the conversation and also will be matching your style of conversation with the other person. Using formal language will greatly slow down the pace of the conversation, dragging on conversations and may be perceived as odd by your audience. On the other hand formal language is definitely necessary in other situations. Essays, letters and e-mails to important people, analytical paragraphs, college applications, etc. are all example where the flow of conversation is not important but conveying an intellectual point, making a good impression, or asking something of the other person is the key. Online language here would greatly hurt your character because it shows you don't know or just refuse to use (sometimes giving the message of being lazy) the appropriate language necessary to clearly, intellectually and succinctly convey your message. Formal language is also probably the best way to convey an idea since it's the clearest and most understandable. Online language, especially when abbreviations get too crazy, can be very unclear. Overall both forms of language are important but it truly depends on the situation you're in that determines when you should use them.
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Post by caitlainm on Mar 2, 2011 17:47:07 GMT -5
I agree with many previous posts that acknowledge that we should be able to comfortably use both aspects of language because they will be useful or helpful under certain circumstances. In school, we are taught to use correct spelling and grammar, but online people often abbreviate words to make it easier and quicker. This is so popular because we are able to use it without having to worry about being corrected or thought less of by the way of which we speak or write within a conversation. The abbreviations are used in a situation that is thought to be less formal, making all of the standard conventions that we use in school seem unnecessary. Growing up in this time of using both school language versus online language it is extremely important to be able to distinguish when it is the proper time to use one or the other. It is a part and from now on will be what many people will have to learn to balance and use correctly.
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Post by hannahh on Mar 2, 2011 17:48:02 GMT -5
the language we are taught to use in school comes from books and scholars. it is the correct grammer and punctuation of the english language that is crucial to know for how to write papers and communicate maturely. the difference online, is that one can be writing to a friend and say things that they wouldnt write in public, expressing feelings or describing something. it's also easier to be funnier when you can say what ever you want, not following punctuation or grammer or proper use of language.
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Post by HarrisonB on Mar 2, 2011 17:52:23 GMT -5
There is a huge difference between the language we are taught in school, against the language we use to communicate online. In school, the words we use are grammatically, correct and proper. Online we use words like "lol"- laugh out loud, "omg"- oh my gosh, and "wtf"- why the face. Also, as others said, we combine words to make them shorter. Such as, "np"- no problem, and "ttyl"- talk to you later. Online when one uses lingo like, "ttyl", it is quick, instant, and to the point. After all it is called instant messaging. Us kids know that it is inappropriate to use this online slang in school because the punctuation, and spelling is incorrect and you would look like a total fool. We know it is important to use the right language at the right time.
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Post by andrewh on Mar 2, 2011 18:07:14 GMT -5
We approach on-line language and formal language in very different ways. On line, there's already a sort of set precedent that language is casual. There's almost a pressure to conform to the trendy short hand of LOLs and BRBs. These terms add to a perhaps guilty pleasure in an atmosphere where one can get away from everyday grammar.Offline however, no one really expects this sort of talk, so using it comes across as a weak and half-hearted attempt to communicate.
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