The Context of Oral and Written Language: A Framework for Mode and Medium Switching.

Murray, Denise E.

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Context of Oral and Written Language: A Framework for Mode and Medium Switching.

Murray, Denise E.

Language in Society, v17 n3 p351-73 Sep 1988

A case study of IBM VM users is discussed in terms of those aspects of the context of a situation that affect both user choice of mode/medium and mode/medium switching. Results indicate that the medium of communication is itself a linguistic choice. (Author/DJD)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Code Switching (Language), Electronic Mail, Information Networks, Language Styles, Media Selection

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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