Evolution of English in the Internet Age

Al-Kadi, Abdu; Ahmed, Rashad

doi:10.17509/ijal.v7i3.9823

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“…The results of the current study, combined with other relevant research findings, suggest re-conceptualizing this deformed type of language. Accumulative evidence resulting from corpus analysis encapsulates it as a unique genre of modern English with features of an outlet for creativity and ingenuity₋ which is part of English evolution (Al-kadi 2017;Al-kadi & Ahmed, 2018;Crystal, 2012;Waldrone et al, 2016). Although textese varies in purpose and scope from context to context, this paper supports the dogma that it is a developing register of English₋ like the many other genre-based registers.…”

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“…It is difficult now to imagine life without ICT gadgets such as mobile phones, tablets, iPad, and many other high-tech gizmos. The invasion of these ICTs has provided electronic platforms for using English (Al-kadi & Ahmed, 2018;Crystal, 2008;Fandl & Smith, 2013;Titanji, Patience & Ndode, 2017). The technology gurus communicate hundred times a day synchronously and asynchronously.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study of Textese in Academic Writing: Magnitude of Penetration, Impacts, and Perceptions

Al-Kadi

2022

Int. J. of Cont. Edu. Res.

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This cross-sectional study examined the distribution of electronic texting patterns in academic writing and effects of textese on EFL learners' writing performance. It also explored teachers' perspectives on this phenomenon. Data were gleaned from 60 undergraduates enrolled for a license degree in English language and literature and 10 of their professors who were familiar with writing skills of this body of informants. A corpus of texts derived from exam scripts, assignments, and lecture notes was analyzed, and the teachers were interviewed. The results revealed that learners tend to transfer some patterns of instant messaging (IM) into their writing. However, this remains rather limited to morphosyntactic features and some other paralinguistic features and local-based contents. The phenomenon was pervasive across the sample in a descending order; learners at the entry level e-texted more than their seniors did. Besides, heavy texters used this deformed variety of English to compensate low writing proficiency in terms of spelling, word selection, and sentence structures. Additionally, texting was apparently evident in note-taking more than in answer sheets and assignments. The study concludes that textese is not a surrogate for the Standard English but an addition to it with a variance of scope and purpose of usage.

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A Cross-Sectional Study of Textese in Academic Writing: Magnitude of Penetration, Impacts, and Perceptions

Al-Kadi

2022

Int. J. of Cont. Edu. Res.

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“…Applications like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp may also reveal changes that have recently occurred in English. The internet has given rise to what is essentially a new English variety, which is distinct from traditional types (Al-Kadi and Ahmed, 2018). The spreading of Internet communication has come up to every level of society, every profession, age, and gender.…”

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“…(Zabotnova, 2017). Al Kadi and Ahmed (2018) mention that English spelling, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar have changed since the internet became publicly available, resulting in conflicting views and debate among language researchers and pundits. Crystal (2011) argues that these developments in English form and use have created a new linguistic branch he calls Internet Linguistics.…”

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The Familiarity of Internet Slang among EFL Female Learners in Saudi Arabia

RahmtAllah¹

2020

IJELE

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The knowledge of Internet slang is essential for English language learners who aim to achieve native-like fluency. This study investigated the familiarity of internet slang among EFL female learners in Saudi Arabia. The study aimed explicitly to examine to what extent EFL female learners are familiar with the Internet slang? Besides, what does the students' knowledge of slang reflect? To achieve these objectives, a total of 71 Saudi female undergraduate English majors at Unaizah College of Sciences and Arts participated in the study. The students were given a test of Internet slang. The data were analyzed through SPSS. The study results demonstrated that the learners' knowledge of Internet slang was moderately limited, and they are not familiar with internet slang. The results also revealed that some acronyms and abbreviations are popular among learners because of the learners' exposure to social media. In light of these results, recommendations are presented.

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“…Language is always changing. Since the ancient time up to the present day, every language in the world has been evolved and developed into different form that we are using today (Al-Kadi & Ahmed, 2018;Baugh & Cable, 2005). This change can happen across time and space, across continent and social groups.…”

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Semantic Broadening of the Word Sudah in the Spoken Use of Bahasa Indonesia in Sumba

Malo¹

2020

RETORIKA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa

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This is a descriptive qualitative study which aims at studying the use of the word sudah in the spoken use of Bahasa Indonesia in Sumba. According to Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, sudah is an adverb used mostly to inform that something has already happened or that something has already been done. The position of sudah in phrases or sentences precedes the verb or adjective that it modifies. However, there is a different use of sudah in Sumba, and probably in mostly eastern islands in Indonesia, where this adverb is placed after the verb. The purpose of this research is to study the meaning brought by this new arrangement of sudah. The data was spoken use of Bahasa Indonesia collected through note-taking at campus, houses, and public places (market and stores). The data collected was then analyzed using agih method or meaning-analysis method. There were also 2 informants asked to get information on the function of the new arrangement. The analysis showed that the adverb sudah underwent the semantic or meaning broadening in its use. This study revealed there were 3 new meanings as the result of broadening process, (1) to give order or to ask other people to do something, (2) to invite other people to do something, and (3) to inform that something is about to happen or to be done soon. With these new meanings, the adverb sudah can also function as an adverb to show that something has not happened yet or something has not been done yet, the contrast of what is suggested in the dictionary.

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Evolution of English in the Internet Age

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

A Cross-Sectional Study of Textese in Academic Writing: Magnitude of Penetration, Impacts, and Perceptions

A Cross-Sectional Study of Textese in Academic Writing: Magnitude of Penetration, Impacts, and Perceptions

The Familiarity of Internet Slang among EFL Female Learners in Saudi Arabia

Semantic Broadening of the Word Sudah in the Spoken Use of Bahasa Indonesia in Sumba

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