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https://ptsldigital.ukm.my/jspui/handle/123456789/497383| Title: | Lexical and syntactic patternings and identity construction of young adult Malaysians using netspeak in Facebook |
| Authors: | Azianura Hani bt. Shaari (P48368) |
| Supervisor: | Siti Hamin Stapa, Associate Prof. Dr. |
| Keywords: | Lexical Young adult Netspeak Lexicology |
| Issue Date: | 21-Oct-2013 |
| Description: | Netspeak refers to the way the English language is used in the online communication environment such as in weblogs, online chatting, or in other social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. This thesis will present the findings of a research primarily aimed at investigating the lexical and syntactic patternings of English, used by a group of young adult Malaysians in the online communication environment (Facebook). It will also discuss the findings of how certain language use and patterns might signify and construct certain identities of these online users in this particular online communication environment (Facebook). Two research methods were employed: the analysis of documentations of naturally occurring conversations on Facebook, over a 12-month period, and semi-structured interviews. The sample consisted of 120 participants, with 60 males and 60 females; representing the young Facebook users in Malaysia. Categorizations of features of Netspeak produced by the research participants were made using Content Analysis and analyzed using the quantitative software for Content Analysis known as Wordsmith Tools 5.0. A series of semi-structured interviews (face-to-face and online) were conducted involving 30 participants from the same group of respondents. One of the distinguishing findings is the localization of language, which can be seen in various spelling modifications, highly embedded in the use of English on Facebook; which made it relevant to be categorized under the Basilectal sub variety of the spoken form of Malaysian English. Another important finding is the use of various non-conventional spellings and accent stylisation on Facebook, which shares similar patterns with the simplification of pronunciation (in the spoken form) of Malaysian English, recorded by previous researchers more than 30 years ago. The emergence of various lexical features and patterns of language also demonstrates the evolution process of Malaysian English. In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights on the issues; demonstrating some systematic descriptions of the lexical features and patterns of Malaysian English used on Facebook and the construction of online identity that comes along with it.,Ph.D |
| Pages: | 418 |
| Call Number: | HM851.A995 2013 |
| Publisher: | UKM, Bangi |
| Appears in Collections: | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities / Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan |
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