Pragmatics of Computer-Mediated Communication
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the pragmatics of computer mediated communication : reconstructing in text based interaction
This presentation delves into the pragmatics of CMC, examining how users reconstruct meaning in text-based interactions amid absent non-verbal cues. It covers pragmatic competence, reconstruction mechanisms like emojis and punctuation, speech acts,Gr
Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda
- Introduction to Pragmatics and CMC: Definition of pragmatics and the impact of CMC context.
- Reconstructing Meaning in Textual Spaces: How users adapt to the loss of non-verbal cues.
- Linguistic Mechanics of Interaction: Implicature, speech acts, and conversational norms online.
- Challenges and Implications: Challenges and future research in digital discourse.
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Slide 3 - Section 1
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Understanding Pragmatics in Digital Spaces
Context as the foundation of meaning in CMC.
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Slide 4 - What is Pragmatic Competence in CMC?
- Pragmatics is the study of how context contributes to meaning.
- In Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC), physical context is often absent.
- Users must 'reconstruct' context through textual markers to achieve pragmatic competence.
- CMC relies on linguistic nuances to replace non-verbal cues (gestures, tone, eye contact).
Slide 5 - Section 2
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Reconstructing Meaning via Text
Strategies for compensating for missing non-verbal cues.
Slide 6 - Mechanisms of Reconstruction
- Emojis and emoticons serve as digital 'gestures' to signal tone.
- Punctuation and capitalization choices (e.g., ALL CAPS, ...ellipsis) dictate intensity.
- Lexical choices create social distance or intimacy.
- Asynchronous nature of text allows for deliberate editing before sending, altering the 'relevance' of responses.
Slide 7 - Visualizing Digital Interaction Dynamics
- Textual interaction is not just data exchange; it is social performance.
- The lack of immediate feedback loops changes how speech acts (requests, apologies) are delivered.
- Users adapt their linguistic style to fit the platform's constraints.
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Slide 8 - Section 3
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Key Pragmatic Phenomena in CMC
Analyzing speech acts and Gricean maxims online.
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Slide 9 - Linguistic Mechanics of Interaction
Speech Acts in Text Performing actions like 'requesting' or 'promising' online requires explicit phrasing or conventional digital markers to avoid misinterpretation.
Gricean Maxims Online The Maxims of Quality, Quantity, Relation, and Manner are challenged by the delay or brevity inherent in text-based chats.
Slide 10 - Summary & Takeaways
Reconstructing interaction in CMC remains an active, creative process of linguistic adaptation.
Bridging the gap between text and understanding.
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