Linguistic Frameworks and Everyday Discourse · Contemporary Language

Lexis and Semantics in Digital Spaces

Analyzing how technology has shifted the way we use vocabulary and create new meanings in online environments.

Key Questions

  1. 1How has the rise of CMC (Computer Mediated Communication) blurred the lines between speech and writing?
  2. 2What role do neologisms play in establishing community identity within digital platforms?
  3. 3How does the lack of paralinguistic features in text-based communication lead to semantic ambiguity?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: English Language - Lexis and SemanticsA-Level: English Language - Language and Technology
Year: Year 12
Subject: English
Unit: Linguistic Frameworks and Everyday Discourse
Period: Contemporary Language

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