Slang? Maybe Not Such A Bad Thing
I really enjoyed this article and it's all about how slang begins and then sticks around which starts in spelling errors that then just happen to stick in common language use. It then goes on to discuss how if it's a good thing or a bad thing for teenagers to use it and ultimately says that it is a good thing. This is because kids are playing with language and helping the development of language and not just sticking to rigid grammar rules. I think that this is nice to hear because kids and teenagers get a lot of criticism for the slang that is used and it is often deemed as something that will be the downfall of higher thinking. This article sheds a different linguistic friendly approach to slang. If the younger generation is playing around with language, then I think that's using it to its full potential because language is arbitrary in forms of communication and is fluid due to each individual persons take on it.When language is diversified and ever changing, I think it becomes richer and more ingrained in the culture because it's something the new generations make up and it continues to happen with every new bunch of children. Overall I loved the different insight on texting and communicating as a teenager.
Your blog was interesting, as well as the article. In my class of intercultural communication, the text book mentioned that slang is part of the culture and is used mostly by in-groups. People that belong to the out-group does not understand the in-group slang or jargon. Additionally, I agree with you that slang shows how creative we can be and meaning of words change depending on individual's perception of the words. Thank you for sharing the article and your perspective.
ReplyDeleteGreat article which, as always, opened doors I didn't know existed. Every generation has its slang and the parents and grandparents of every generation despair and wonder "what will happen to the English language?!?!" This article reminds us that new is not necessarily bad! I wasn't familiar with the term 'neologisms' mentioned in the article, so I googled it and checked one of the first links that came up. Turns out that back in 1820 Thomas Jefferson said, "I am a friend to neology. It is the only way to give to a language copiousness and euphony." What a great statement!
ReplyDeleteWell, I am all for getting away from strict grammar because I am horrible at it, I think there should be a balance. If I were a teacher, I wouldn't want so much slang in paper that is supposed to be academic, and trust me, I was a teachers aid and I have seen some of the worst spelling (mostly texting words) and mixed sentences ever! I can understand speaking because I use slang and different pitches when I speak, but now, I don't think I can keep up with the new slang and I am only 20!
ReplyDeleteI t is clear that not only in my culture happens. I thougt that Mexican were the only culture that does that kind of things.
ReplyDeleteIf I were a teacher, I wouldn't want so much slang in there paper or even at all. I do fear slang language might take over. If that ever happens I fear for this country or any other in the world. Something that was apart of us should stay and never change.
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