IT-Related Jargon and Slang - Necessity or Gibberish?
IT-Related Jargon and Slang - Necessity or Gibberish?

Summary/Abstract: Information Technology is not about just a bunch of high-tech words. Students in Automation unwittingly tend to use a series of non-specialized terms in order to facilitate communication and, at the same time, to keep conversation within the limits of their technical interests. Sometimes, the use of technical jargon is doubled by the use of slang words, which are somewhat different, but technical jargon and slang words have a common feature: both belong to the marginal area of lexicon The reasons why students use technical jargon and slang words are multiple: jargon is used to convey meaningful information in a convenient way and to exchange information optimally, whereas slang plays a role in constructing identiy, helps students reinforce connection with their peer group and excludes outsiders. If, for obvious reasons, for many people, IT – related jargon and slang words may sound awkward or even funny, in reality, these words, expressions, abbreviations or contractions make full sense, as they are intrinsically related to the topic of discussion.

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