Analytical Paragraph – Spoken Language

Posted By Christopher Waugh on Sep 24, 2014

Now that we’ve spent time analysing spoken and text conversations and discussing, at length, the effects, benefits and challenges posed by the variations people make to their spoken communication, it’s time to begin to formulate some theories on the matter. This is a chance for me to observe your skill and writing and your grasp of the issues relevant to this language investigation. To follow is a copy of the propositions...

Homework: Instant Messaging Transcript

Posted By Christopher Waugh on Sep 22, 2014

Homework: complete annotating the transcript

Posted By Christopher Waugh on Sep 15, 2014

Tonight’s homework task is to complete the annotation of this spoken language transcript – using the list of spoken language features attached below to correctly classify each variation from standard written English. Spoken Language Glossary

Spoken Language Transcripts

Posted By Christopher Waugh on Sep 12, 2014

Today we will be exploring live spoken conversation – and generating our own transcripts. Watch this short video excerpt (from the film “FIT”) and try to write your own transcript of the conversation.   SAMPLE TRANSCRIPT: Download (PDF,...