Christian Ilbury, a Lecturer in Sociolinguistics at the University of Edinburgh, dives into his new guide on language and digital communication. He shares fascinating insights on how digital platforms, like TikTok, shape linguistic identities and youth language. The conversation touches on concepts like 'context collapse' and the evolving significance of online interactions. Additionally, Ilbury examines language misconceptions and biases faced by diverse dialect speakers, emphasizing the need for accessible educational resources in sociolinguistics.
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Christian's Early Linguistic Identity
Christian Ilbury shares how early experiences with his accent signaled social information about his identity.
This personal story led him into sociolinguistics focused on language variation and social meaning.
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Shift from Internet Linguistics to Contextual Study
Early internet linguistics framed online language as a new variety mixing speech and writing.
Now the field studies language use situationally across diverse digital platforms instead of a single net language.
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Impact of Context Collapse Online
Context collapse merges separate social domains like work and family into one digital space.
This forces people to manage mixed audiences and influences their online language and platform choices.
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David Crystal's 'Language and the Internet' examines the profound impact of the internet on language and communication. The book explores how various online platforms and technologies have reshaped the way people write, speak, and interact. It covers a wide range of topics, including the evolution of email, chat rooms, social media, and online gaming. Crystal discusses the linguistic innovations that have emerged online, such as emoticons, abbreviations, and new grammatical structures. He also addresses concerns about the potential negative effects of internet language on traditional literacy skills. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic relationship between language and the digital world, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the linguistic landscape of the 21st century.
Researching Language and Digital Communication, a Student Guide
A Student Guide
Christian Ilbury
Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Christian Ilbury about his new book, Researching Language and Digital Communication: A Student Guide, published by Routledge. The book is an introduction to research on language and digital communication, providing an overview of relevant sociolinguistic concepts, analytical frameworks, and methodological approaches commonly used in the field. It’s a practical guide designed to help students develop independent research projects on language and digital communication.
Christian is a Lecturer in Sociolinguistics at the University of Edinburgh whose research explores the social meaning of linguistic variation. His research specifically focuses on the interrelation of digital culture and language variation and change with a concentration on the linguistic and digital practices of young people.
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