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Definitions and Basic Conceptual Notions

Definitions and Basic Conceptual Notions
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Author(s): Adams B. Bodomo (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 8
Source title: Computer-Mediated Communication for Linguistics and Literacy: Technology and Natural Language Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Adams B. Bodomo (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-868-0.ch001

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Abstract

Given the multi- and inter-disciplinary nature of computer-mediated communication in an era that is often referred to as the Information Age or even the Knowledge Society, it is necessary to carefully delineate the key terms and concepts of this complex area of study in this first chapter. In this age and society we constantly witness a massive explosion of new types and styles of communications gadgets such as computers of all types (including desktops and laptops), PDAs, mobile phones, Blackberries, etc; and media like the internet, emails, ICQ, chat, text messaging and others. We can expect that new ones will be invented. All these types and styles of communication gadgets lead to new terms and concepts that can potentially have differing interpretations from context to context.

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