Throughout the book many examples are given, from a variety of digital platforms, and a number of different languages, including Chinese and English. Chapters cover topical issues including the relation between online language and multilingualism, identity, education and multimodality, and then conclude by looking at how to carry out research into online language use.
In this book the authors look at language online from a variety of perspectives, providing a solid theoretical grounding, an outline of key concepts, and practical guidance on doing research. The effects of language use in the digital world can be seen in every aspect of language study, and new ways of researching the field are needed.
In Language Online David Barton and Carmen Lee investigate the impact of the online world on the study of language.
