Slang is casual spoken language which differs from dialectical speech and jargon as well as formal speech. Some linguists think of slang as the sprinkles of color in a language, since slang is often unique, unusual, and sometimes startling. As a general rule, slang is not used in formal spoken language, or in writing, unless the speaker is attempting to achieve a deliberate effect. Some slang terms, however, make the jump from slang to accepted common usage, as was the case with “OK”. Generally, slang diffuses through a group of people, and it may spread out across an entire region or class. People who are not in that group may pick up the slang as well, causing the usage to spread, or the slang may remain isolated to a smaller subgroup. College students, for example, often develop complex slang terms, with slang from different regions diffusing on a college campus. Finally, this is example of famous slang in the movies: Hasta la vista, baby. (Terminator) , Beam me up, Scotty. (Star Trek)
I think for us as students of a bilingual university is important to know about the different ways in which language under study has been modified, so I thought it was important and I guess you also have to research this issue!
ResponderEliminarIt is very important that we as students of english, know about slang because maybe if we go to visit United States, the people use that kind of words and we have to know it to understand.
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