A01=Tim Shortis
Author_Tim Shortis
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digital literacy studies
electronic communication analysis
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graphological analysis
jargon evolution
language innovation
online text genres
semiotic resources
Product details
- ISBN 9780415222754
- Weight: 1560g
- Dimensions: 174 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 09 Nov 2000
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The Language of ICT:
* explores the nature of the electronic word and presents the new types of text in which it is found
* examines the impact of the rapid technological change we are living through
* analyses different texts, including email and answerphone messages, webpages, faxes, computer games and articles about IT
* provides detailed guidance on downloading material from the web, gives URLs to visit, and includes a dedicated webpage
* includes a comprehensive glossary of terms.
Tim Shortis is Head of English and Communication Studies at Saint Brendan's Sixth Form College and a senior examiner for the AQA English Language A level.
