An Analysis of Slang Language Used In English Students’ Interaction (original) (raw)

SLANGY EXPRESSIONS AS COMMUNICATIVE TOOL AMONG UNIVERSITY UNDERGARADUATES by

As the world gradually progresses towards the promotion of creativity, the invention of lexical items and expressions is paving way for the indigenization and appropriation of such expressions to meet the intended communicative purposes. Hence, we begin to experience the birth of new trends in the communication of ideas. The paper examines selected slangy expressions that are used among university students as communicative tool in social discourses between interlocutors. It works with the framework of Speech act theory by J.L. Austin (1962). In the bid to obtain information on the slang expressions among undergraduates of universities in Nigeria, the University of Ibadan was used as the subject area. The 200 respondents who were 100 level students in their 2nd semester cut across different faculties, that is, Arts, Education, Sciences and Social Sciences; and the investigation was carried out during the period they were under the researcher's tutelage in the teaching of GES 101 (Use of English). The research opines that the entertainment industry plays a vital role in the hybridization of lexical items and expressions. The paper discovers that in making use of slangy expressions, interlocutors perform specific speech acts, such as informing, warning etc. On the final note, it was observed that students use slangy expressions in order to be unique, 'belong to a particular class', and equally be able to appropriate certain indigenous/nativised words such as 'Ajepaki', 'Ashi' into their communication. Introduction Few studies have been carried out on slangy expressions especially in this part of the world where it is not really given the desired recognition especially among adults. Some of such studies include Ademola-Adeoye (2004), Adeyanju (2007) among others. Out of the existing literature accessible to the writer, it seems it is only Adeyaanju (2007) that has applied the Speech Act theory which was espoused by Austin (1962) and developed upon by Searle (1969) and others, to the analysis of slangy expressions. However, Adeyanju " s work seems a bit broader than ours since it considers the use of slangy expressions in educated Nigerian English. In this study, we are limited to the undergraduate students. In other words, we intend to examine the use of slangy expressions among the university undergraduates with emphasis on the meaning, form and function assigned to such slangy expressions. It is therefore believed that this work will contribute to the existing literature on slang usage in Nigerian English particularly with respect to the function of such slangy expressions among undergraduate students.

The Expansion o f Teenagers ’ Slang Language Application Found in

2017

This research is a development of previous research conducted by researchers such as the construction of the formation of slang language, the form of slang greetings and adolescent perspective in its use found in Batam. In the present study, the researchers again conducted a follow-up study of slang in order to find the spread of adolescent slang use, the social aspects that influenced the use of slang, and the group of slang types in the adolescent community. This research is descriptive qualitative research because researchers use data in the form of words instead of numbers taken from the main source and interpreted by instinct and the researcher's understanding of this research object. In data collection, the researcher will use the method compiled by Sudaryanto [1]. At the stage of providing data of researchers using the metode simak with Simak Bebas Libat Cakap Technique. At this stage the researcher performs a silent observation and recording the use of slang in teen comm...

A Study of Prospective Teachers’ Perceptions About the Use of Slang Language by the School Students

Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research, 2018

Introduction: The Web has dramatically changed people's communication style. It is a great move toward more community oriented, highly collaborative, interactive and responsive Web. The idea that people communicate differently is venerable and the usage of slang language had its origin in the mid eighteenth century from an unknown source. Slang is the informal usage of vocabulary that we speak/write in our daily lives. Slang words could be words that are in an abbreviated format or they could be words that are offensive and ones that would not be used while conversing with an authoritative figure or with elders. Slang terms are shortened terms that are used by a certain culture, group of people, or they were developed out of laziness. Formal language on the other hand is completely opposite of slang words. Formal usage of vocabulary is often the correct way of language whether speaking/writing. It's suggested that we should use formal language more because that would enhance our vocabulary and improve our language skills. Formal language is often used in organizations\institutes when we converse with people in authority and our elders. Informal language is more casual and spontaneous. It is used when communicating with friends or family either in writing or in conversation. It is used when writing personal emails, text messages and in some business correspondence. The tone of informal language is more personal than formal language. Formal and informal languages serve different purposes. The tone, the choice of words and the way the words are put together vary between the two styles. Formal language is less personal than informal language. It is used when writing for professional or academic purposes like university assignments. Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions or first person pronouns such as 'I' or 'We'. The various slangs used on the Internet and different social media platforms by the youth in today's generation. In due course of the increase of this slang usage, the use of formal language is highly deteriorating and it is the job of teachers and prospective teachers to limit ourselves and the students with the usage of slang and promote formal language for building better vocabulary. 1.2 Rationale of the study: The reason the researcher chose to research on these slangs is because she realized that the extent of the slangs used by school students has increased manifold. Putting in serious classroom time is important when it comes to learning a new language; however, no amount of time in class can prepare you for the contemporary nuances you'll be faced with when you put your language knowledge to practical use out in the real world. Slang is just one of those aspects of language which isn't usually taught in the classroom but is an important part of becoming proficient in any language. It has many pros and cons for us which would enable us to see both the sides of the coin. Even countries which speak the same language, such as Britain and the U.S., have huge slang differences, and understanding what your counterparts are trying to say is important for quick and efficient communication as well as a means to develop a stronger cultural bond. While advocates of slang words may say this trend is simply an evolution of language, Chad Dion Lassiter, professor of race relations at the University of Pennsylvania, considers it "a dumbing down of culture." Lassiter has observed "this broken level of communication." Terry Wood, a foreign language teacher at St. Mary's Ryken High School in Leonardtown, Md., has seen a "dramatic decline" in the writing abilities of her students "due to Tweeting, Facebook, and texting." While slang terms may be most prevalent in classroom, hence the teachers' role and responsibility for promoting usage of formal communication has increased manifold. The researcher therefore wanted to know the opinions of prospective teachers whether the usage of slangs is overpowering the formal use of language and if certain measures should be carried forward to make sure the formal language is not getting deteriorated. 1.7 Need of the study: The reason the researcher chose this particular topic to study on is because of the increasing usage of slang language in everybody's day to day life. Information on usage of slangs can help the faculty become more aware towards the issue of increasing slangs and the varied slangs used by the students. Outside the classroom-Information about slangs is extremely helpful in student affairs. The usage of slang is more often outside the school premises so the faculty and the parents should be well aware of the slangs used with their meanings. Slang is unavoidable, no matter what language one is learning, and is becoming increasingly more common with the advent of Twitter and other internet shorthand.

Slangs as Registers: A study of Academic Slang Register use by Undergraduates

2020

An extensive body of studies exist on the origin, occurrence, classification, functions as well linguistics and morphological properties of slangs. The focus of this study however is to justify slanguage as a variety of register using Mattiello’s (2008) sociological properties of slangs. This is premised on the fact that slangs can be categorized by its nature and function which can be either speaker or hearer-oriented depending on the activity engaged in. This study therefore reviewed undergraduates’ slangs used to describe academic activities. That is, academic slang register, the motivations for its use and generate a corpus of academic slang register used by undergraduates.The study adopted a quantitative and descriptive research design using a self- designed online questionnaire titled Survey on Academic Slang Register Use by Undergraduates (SASRU) which sought information on the age, institution, slang use, list of academic slang register as well as motivation of use of slangs...

Gender Analysis on Slang Language in Students Daily Conversation

ETERNAL (English, Teaching, Learning and Research Journal)

This research aimed at finding out the gender analysis on slang language used by the eight semester students of English Education Department in their daily conversation at UIN Alauddin Makassar. The researcher applied qualitative descriptive research. The participant of this research was the eight semester students of English Education Department at UIN Alauddin Makassar which consisted of 10 students. The participants were taken by using purposive sampling technique which consisted of 5 male students and also 5 female students. The data were collected through interviews and observations. The result of the data indicated that slang language used by the eight semester students of English Education Department in their daily conversation were slang in theater, art slang, public school or university slang as well as society slang. Besides, the male and female slang language was different caused of some factors such as situation and condition, age and politeness, as well as gender itself. There was a significant difference between male and female students" percentage in using slang language. The mean score of male percentage in using slang language (66.48) while female only (33.50).Based on the finding and discussion of the research, the researcher drew a conclusion that male and female students of English Education Department used slang language in different way and also frequency.

Language Development of Slang In The Younger Generation In The Digital Era

2021

Background : Language is the most important thing in life, because it can unite one and other from different regions although different countries. That is why it also has a problem. Language is not just communication but also it becomes an identity for some region or country, as like in Indonesia they have different languages from different regions that make them unique. But unfortunately, most millennial people now choose to use another language as slang that can affect their own language. This study makes to discuss this problem because many people does not matter with this, so we try to let them know that this is important to know because concerning our identity. Purpose : the purpose on this article is to explore a slang language in Indonesia especially in younger generation that affect to Indonesian language in this digital era. Method : This study used a qualitative descriptive method that concerned a questioner as main data, articles then other websites. Results : The result of this study is to realize the importance of language, especially for millennial people who will be the next nation's successor, so that they can understand and also keep their national language. This research is expected to be a reference for people who are interested in studying language then the problem in it.

Slang as a Medium of Communication for Adolescents in Social Interaction Between Others

JETA (Journal of English Teaching and Applied Linguistic)

This scientific article discusses slang as a medium of adolescent communication in social interactions between others. Because humans actually need communication in their lives, one of which is using language as a medium of communication. Because human language can convey messages, thoughts, feelings, goals effectively to others, it is also possible to bring about cooperation between individuals. Therefore, the role of language becomes very important in every facet of human life. This article was written with the aim of providing information that slang has become a medium or communication tool for adolescents, also explaining about something that has to do with language as a means of communication in every human social interaction. In writing this article using the literature review method, all data is obtained from relevant literature data. In the discussion of this article explains about slang as a medium of communication among teenagers. The characteristics of slang in the form o...

Colloquail, Slang and Transformational Language: Comperative Study

JURNAL BASIS

This research is aimed to find a comparison of how each language (colloquail, slang, transformational) are formed, in what context is used, and what is the perspective of the use of these three languages. This research is descriptive qualitative research. At the stage of providing data, researchers use Simak and Cakap technique. In the process of data analysis, the researchers use the method of padan and agih method. The agih method is used to look at the slang language constructs in each period while the method of padan is used to describe the adolescent Perspective in the use of colloquail, slang and transformational language from time to time. The result of the research shows that the way how the three non standard language is different from each other. Colloquail language are formed by changing “a” to “e” in final syllable, Deletion of First Syllable, New word formation, Additional Syllable “nge”, Change “a” to “e” in final syllable and add “an”, and Additional particle “deh”, ...

The Expansion of Teenagers’ Slang Language Application Found in Batam

2017

This research is a development of previous research conducted by researchers such as the construction of the formation of slang language, the form of slang greetings and adolescent perspective in its use found in Batam. In the present study, the researchers again conducted a follow-up study of slang in order to find the spread of adolescent slang use, the social aspects that influenced the use of slang, and the group of slang types in the adolescent community. This research is descriptive qualitative research because researchers use data in the form of words instead of numbers taken from the main source and interpreted by instinct and the researcher's understanding of this research object. In data collection, the researcher will use the method compiled by Sudaryanto [1]. At the stage of providing data of researchers using the metode simak with Simak Bebas Libat Cakap Technique . At this stage the researcher performs a silent observation and recording the use of slang in teen co...