Prof. Kira Hall鈥檚 undergraduate course on聽Language and Digital Media聽is central to a聽聽published in CPR News (October 30, 2019). Titled 鈥淭eens Aren鈥檛 Breaking Language, They鈥檙e Adding To It,鈥� the article focuses on the rapidly evolving nature of digital forms of expression. Drawing from research conducted by students in Prof. Hall鈥檚 course, the article discusses new meanings associated with the period and ellipsis in text messaging alongside strategies for expressing sarcasm, including one inspired by a Sponge Bob meme (pictured at right).
Congratulations to Kira and the students in 'Language and Digital Media'!