Computer-mediated communication for linguistics and literacy: technology and natural language education

Adams B. Bodomo1605668680, 9781605668680

Due to the complex diversity and multi-disciplinary nature of computer-mediated communication, a reference source solely dedicated to the subjects direct influence on literacy and language becomes imperative among educators.
Computer-Mediated Communication for Linguistics and Literacy: Technology and Natural Language Education fills a void within research due to its clear and direct focus on the interactions between human language and communication technologies. Containing extensive research and analysis, this authoritative collection examines the practical implications and applications of how computers can be used to process natural languages for the design of communication systems and devices.

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Table of contents :
Title
……Page 2
Table of Contents……Page 4
Foreword……Page 8
Preface……Page 11
Acknowledgment……Page 20
Definitions and Basic Conceptual Notions……Page 22
Is Technology Changing the Way We Communicate?……Page 30
Digital Literacy Reading in the Age of ICT……Page 38
TeLCU A Model for Technology-Conditioned Language and Literacy Change……Page 57
Insights from an MSN Corpus……Page 81
Insights from Mobile Phone Voice Communication……Page 116
The Grammar of Mobile Phone Written Language……Page 131
New Forms of Reading and Writing Cell Phone Novels……Page 220
New Languages, New Literacies and the School Curriculum……Page 244
Educational Technologies (WebCT) Creating Constructivist and Interactive Learning Communities……Page 273
Evaluating Learning Technologies……Page 312
Computer-Mediated Communication Emerging Media and Themes……Page 335
About the Author……Page 392
Index……Page 393