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This task is a culmination of our study of our own spoken and text language. This is an opportunity to explore the techniques of language, structure and conventions of oral language that underpin the rapid and innovative changes we’re seeing in our interpersonal communication
Second example of an analytical paragraph: Whilst many are critical of the modifications to standard English that many, particularly young, people make when they speak and communicate online; I contend that these language effects are in fact lively and...
An exploration of the sophistication and richness of the way we modify and elaborate on standard English to enrich our interpersonal communication. First check you've completed Stage 1 Stage 2: Transcribe an instant messaging conversation and annotate it for all...
The first step in our spoken language study is to transcribe our spoken conversation, annotate it for the language features used, and write an initial paragraph explaining this language effect. This post also contains our exemplar transcripts and paragraphs
Today we will be exploring live spoken conversation – and generating our own transcripts. Watch this short video excerpt (from the film “FIT”) and try to write your own transcript of the conversation. https://vimeo.com/49708700 SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT: [gview...
In pairs or trios, find a quiet space and engage in a conversation about a controversial, or contentious topic – preferably one that you might commonly expect to discuss.