Research on the Application of Network Language in Information Technology Time

摘要

This thesis adopts Conceptual Metaphor Theory and Conceptual Blending Theory as its theoretical background and investigates the multiple dimensions of Netspeak on BBS using a qualitative analysis. The thesis also adopts Conceptual Blending Theory to analyze dynamic online meaning construction and cognitive mechanism of Netspeak on BBS, attempting to reveal the similarities and differences between the two language variants and promote the public's understanding of Netspeak formation. This thesis examines Netspeak on BBS from different dimensions, which is conductive to calling more attention to Netspeak on BBS, a most active language variant. Meanwhile, it enriches ontological study on language and enhances people's understanding of Netspeak on BBS, thus helping people to carry out network communication more efficiently. It also helps with English and Chinese language teaching by dealing with diverse linguistic facts in Netspeak. As an emerging language variant, Netspeak on BBS is in its initial stage and its relevant issues are worthy of further study.