HOW EMOJIS AND CODE-SWITCHING SHAPE ONLINE ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
Keywords:Emojis, code-switching, online communication, digital English, identity, pragmatic meaning, multilingual interaction ,paralinguistic features.Abstract
Abstract: In the era of digital communication ,written language has evolved into
new forms that reflect the dynamic interaction between technology and human
expression. English,as a global lingua franca is widely used by non-native speakers
who often blend their mother tongue with English in online communication.In such
contexts,emojis and code-switching(the alternation between two or more languages
within a conversation) play crucial roles in shaping meaning ,tone and social
identity.Emojis provide emotional cues and pragmatic nuances that are absent in text
based communication,while code-switching expresses cultural belonging ,group
membership and personal identity.This article explores how emojis and code-switching
function in online English communication ,using qualitative analysis of real-life chat
examples from social media and messaging apps.The findings suggest that emojis and
code-switching enrich online communication by making it more expessive ,socially
contextualized and emotionally accurate.
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