The Language of ICT

This website accompanies the following book:

Shortis, T., 2000 The Language of ICT London: Routledge (ISBN 0-415-22275-3).

Each online unit corresponds directly to the book units.

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'In a lively, direct, and amply illustrated form this book achieves an admirably comprehensive overview of what is happening in this area.... In the era of the National Literacy Strategy, this is a book that at last offers real insight and hands-on competence for teachers and undergraduates alike.' Gunther Kress, Institute of Education, University of London.

This accessible satellite textbook in the Routledge INTERTEXT series is unique in offering students hands-on practical experience of language investigation and textual analysis, focused on information and communication technology. Written in a clear, user-friendly style by an experienced writer and teacher, it combines practical activities with texts, followed by commentaries.

It can be used individually or in conjunction with the series core textbook, Working with Texts: A core book for language analysis. Aimed at A-level and beginning undergraduate students, The Language of ICT:

Investigates what is new about the language of information and communication technology
Explores the relationship between technological change and language change
Examines the representation of technology in marketing, media and software
Analyses many different text types, including e-mail, Internet chat and articles about ICT
Provides guidance on using computer-assisted language analysis techniques
Suggests ideas for language investigation projects
Outlines current research
Includes a comprehensive glossary of terms.

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The Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication An extensive catalogue of journals and papers about the linguistic effect of CMC.
The Jargon File An analytical dictionary of 'Hacker jargon'.
The Language of Internet Relay Chat An A-level project looking at the possible presence of antilanguage in IRC.
Linguistics Meta-index A guide to the best linguistic resources on the web
The Linguist List General info about linguistics - as a profession
SIL International Resources for doing linguistics.
University of York - Linguistics links
Internet Grammar of English UCL online course and resource on Internet Grammar.
The Sociology of Cyberspace Overview of the subject.