Language and Technology

The INTERTEXT series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: A core introduction to language analysis (third edition, 2007) is the foundation text which is complemented by a range of 'satellite' titles. These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts.This accessible textbook in the Routledge Intertext series offers students hands-on practical experience of textual analysis focused on language and technology. Written in a clear, user-friendly style, it combines practical activities with texts, accompanied by commentaries and suggestions for further study. Aimed at A-Level and beginning undergraduate students, Language and Technology:explores the history of new communication tools such as texting; Facebook and online forums examines the public discourses about these new toolsincorporates real texts such as adverts, newspaper articles and chat room dataincludes a comprehensive glossary of terms.