Computer Language--Literacy or Litter.

Dittmer, Allan

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ERIC Number: EJ291268

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1984

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Computer Language--Literacy or Litter.

Dittmer, Allan

English Journal, v73 n1 p42-45 Jan 1984

Raises questions about the possible effects of the language of computers--which is impersonal, technical, specialized, formal, unemotional, and precise--on the naturally emotional, imprecise, informal, and inclusive language of people. (MM)

Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computers, Futures (of Society), Humanistic Education, Influences, Language Attitudes, Language Usage, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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