This document discusses the history of communication and the development of modern communication technologies. It covers the evolution from early pictographic languages to modern internet communication. A key point is that the spread of English as an international language has supported internet communication. The document also describes internet language conventions like abbreviations, emoticons, and netiquette guidelines for polite online behavior.

1. Modern Communication Internet Language. Spread of English. Netiquette. Course: Computer Assisted Language Learning Presenter: Kuzminykh Irina

3. Today’s Agenda: History of Communication Non-Verbal Communication Modern communication with the help of computer Internet Language Netiquette

4. Non-Verbal Communication Try to define “ Communication ” in one sentence. the process of giving information or of making emotions or ideas known to someone the process of speaking or writing to someone to exchange information or ideas

5. History of Communication: Timeline

6. 3000 B.C. - The Egyptians created a picture language called hieroglyphics . 105 A.D. - Chinese began using paper and ink . 450 A.D. - Asia used Block Printing . Communications Through the Ages and Into the Next Century

7. 1539 - Mexico began using the first printing press in the Western Hemisphere . 1844 - Samuel Morse transmitted the first public telegraph message. 1876 - Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone .

8. 1936 - First television broadcast made in London, England . 1941 - Z3 computer developed by German engineer Konrad Zuse . 1954 - Color television broadcast standards are set in the U.S.

9. 1957 - Satellite first sent information back to earth. 1999 - Intel introduces the Pentium III processor , taking personal computing to new heights.

10. Modern Communication Computers are a key part of modern communication. When you use a computer, English is very useful.  why? One reason is because English is an international language.

11. In 1994 only 35% of schools had internet access. Today more than 90% of schools have internet access. Past vs. Present

12. We can use computer to communicate in many different ways: E-mails + Messages arrive quickly. E-mail cost the same as a local phone call – even across the world! -- If commercial companies know your e-mail address, they can send you junk mail – spam. Click the picture to see how to create e-mail account

13. Chat Rooms + Immediate communication: it’s like writing a phone call! There are hundreds of “special interest” discussion groups. -- You have to type quickly! Do not give your personal information! ! You will have to register and create a special codename to log in – don’t forget it!

15. Blog + This is a nice way to record your thoughts every day. It is a kind of interactive diary. You can read other people’s ideas, and comment on them. -- When you create a blog, you have to update it every few days. Lots of work!

16. E - commerce + You can buy things without going out. Your purchase are delivered to your house: no need to carry heavy bags! -- You can’t see real things before you buy it! You can’t try clothes on!

17. Online communication How is written language different from oral speech? The language of online communication is called “Internet language” . It is a slang that Internet users have created with the purpose of saving keystrokes.

18. Cases of Internet Slang Abbreviations and Acronyms (the most used kind of Internet slang) Emoticons = “Smileys” Format tagging

19. Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation – is a shortened form of a word or phrase used chiefly in writing to represent the complete form, such as Dr. = Doctor; Mass. = Massachusetts . Acronym – is a word formed from the initial letters of a name, such as USA , or by combining initial letters of a series of words: RADAR = RAdio Detecting And Ranging

20. List of frequent acronyms: ASAP BBL BTW FAQs IMHO LOL CUL F2F OMG TTYL = as soon as possible = be back later = by the way = frequently asked questions = in my humble opinion = laugh out loud = see you later = face to face = oh my god! = talk to you later

21. Cn i B Yr VLNT9? = Can I be your Valentine? OMG = Oh My God, Oh My Gosh, etc. w00t!, woot! = "All right!", "Okay!" or similar How would it sound if everyone talked using internet slang? (click the picture to see)

22. Emoticons = “Smileys” a sequence of characters which resembles human ace and conveys an emotion Western Style Can be easily recognized by tilting one’s head left: :-) :-( :-D B-) East Asian Style Do not require the view to tilt one’s head (*_*) <(^_^)>

23. The smiley has become an essential of Internet culture. A smiley face adorns the north side of the water tower in Hammond, Illinois.

24. Format tagging A variation of tagging meant to resemble XML or HTML code is used to give emphasis on posts, blogs, forums and message boards. Ex.: <b> and </b> are placed around the text, a web browser will display it in boldface.

25. Greetings People in the West usually shake hands when they first meet. Middle Eastern cultures kiss each other 3 times on the cheeks. The Japanese bring their hands together in front of their face. Bowing in Japan, Thailand and India is also a part of normal greeting. The online community , too, has its own culture and customs. Good internet behaviour is called Netiquette .

26. Netiquette Netiquette includes more than good spelling and grammar. Typing in all upper case is bad as it is the same as SHOUTING. Not starting your sentences with capital sentences is bad. It is also bad netiquette to send people spam!

27. How well do you remember this lesson?

28. Our Class Blog Post lessons Post tasks Connect with you

29. Video: how to create own blog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnploFsS_tY

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