Brynn Quick speaks with Dr Christian Ilbury about his new book, Researching Language and Digital Communication: A Student Guide, published by Routledge. The book is an introduction to research on language and digital communication, providing an overview of relevant sociolinguistic concepts, analytical frameworks, and methodological approaches commonly used in the field. It’s a practical guide designed to help students develop independent research projects on language and digital communication.
Christian is a Lecturer in Sociolinguistics at the University of Edinburgh whose research explores the social meaning of linguistic variation. His research specifically focuses on the interrelation of digital culture and language variation and change with a concentration on the linguistic and digital practices of young people.
Some references made in this episode include:
- Language and the Internet (2001) by David Crystal
- The recontextualization of Multicultural London English: Stylising the ‘roadman’ (2023) by Christian Ilbury
- The Dolly Parton meme
- What’s the difference between AAVE and Gen-Z slang?
- Shetland Islands accent
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