the speech of youngsters
Hello,
I have the task to carry out a research on the language use of the young.
I'm going to spend half a year abroad (in Germany), so I won't deal with English-speaking people. But it is not important here what language I'm about to investigate. Could you help me? Do you have any ideas how to start a project like this?
Thanks a lot in advance.
In Norway I have noticed that mass media consumption + the decline of a vital oral culture seem to make youngsters less linguistical competent.
<<In Norway I have noticed that mass media consumption + the decline of a vital oral culture seem to make youngsters less linguistical competent. >>
Woul apply for my country too. I would also add that the schools are doing an poor job in teaching the kids how to proper use their language.
I am from Sweden by the way ;)
<<In Norway I have noticed that mass media consumption + the decline of a vital oral culture seem to make youngsters less *linguistically* competent. >>
Thanks, M56!
I suppose it has already started with me, too!
In America, Curse Words are extremely common now-a-days. Old words are being given new meanings. Such as old words are used to mean 'cool', or 'bad'.
Such words that now are used to replace 'cool', are 'tight', 'straight', 'chill', 'cold'.
One word (The only one I can think of right now) that is now used to replace 'bad', is: 'Gay'.
There are many other things similar to these.