Texting has become an accepted way of speaking to each other. But is this accepted method effective? Can it clearly communicate your thinking? Is it a viable way to fix problems, say something important or maintain a relationship?
Txtng is killing language. JK!!! – John McWhorter
- Write an essay about the video and your texting experience:
- Pull three details that are very interesting to you from his talk and summarize Then explain how those three details work within language. Cite the video in your essay.
- Once you have summarized the three details, and explained those details:
- analyze one of your own (classroom appropriate*) text messages/exchanges with a significant other in which you apologized or attempted to clarify a disagreement or relational issue.
- If you do not have any exchanges related to this prompt, create a text message dialogue and then follow the instructions for this assignment.
- Include the text messages and brief backstory about the issue in your essay so the reader understands what occurred.
- * Please choose a text message exchange that is appropriate for discussion in the classroom and does not in any way embarrass you or your significant other.
- When analyzing your message, explain any text speech, emoticons, symbols you choose to use:
- How do they convey your thinking, message, and texting style?
- Also, IYHO, to what extent does the evolution of informal language influence the way in which we are able to communicate?
NOTE: Your essay should:
- have a clear (and brief) introduction, a body and a clear (and brief) conclusion.
- be 1000-1200 words in length.
- incorporate three textbook references from three different chapters. Include a clear in-text reference (text chapter, page number).
- not include a reference page.
- be free of spelling and grammar errors.
- college-level writing
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