Project Abstract

The abstract section of the research content is as follows This study investigates the use of short service SMS (text messaging) and its impact on the English language usage among students in selected secondary schools. The research aims to explore how the prevalent use of SMS language influences students' proficiency in English. The study incorporates a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and language assessments to gather comprehensive data on students' language habits and skills. The research sample consists of students from multiple secondary schools, selected based on their varying degrees of exposure to SMS language. Through surveys, students' frequency of SMS usage, preferred language in texting, and attitudes towards formal English are examined. Additionally, interviews with students provide deeper insights into their perceptions of how texting affects their English language proficiency. Language assessments are conducted to evaluate students' written English skills and compare the performance of those who frequently use SMS language with those who do not. The findings aim to reveal any correlations between SMS language usage and students' English language competence. Moreover, the study explores the potential benefits or drawbacks of incorporating SMS language into formal education to enhance students' language learning experience. The results of this research contribute to the understanding of the relationship between SMS language and English language usage among secondary school students. The findings may have implications for educational policies and curriculum development, particularly in addressing the impact of digital communication on language skills. By shedding light on how SMS language influences students' proficiency in English, educators can better tailor language instruction to meet the evolving needs of students in the digital age. Overall, this study provides valuable insights into the intersection of technology, language, and education. By examining the role of SMS language in shaping students' English language usage, the research offers a nuanced perspective on the complexities of language acquisition in contemporary society. The implications of this study extend to educators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to enhance language learning outcomes in secondary education settings.

Project Overview

The advent of the technology called Global System of Mobile Communication (GSM) has brought in a paradigm shift from the conventional English Language Writing, to what researchers now call SMS system of communication. This has been observed in many places as well as Nigeria. English language being an official language in Nigeria and fast becoming a global language cannot diffuse into un-intelligibility through such influences like SMS language. The importance of language generally to man is such that any virus that portends catastrophe to it attracts special attention. Some research works have been carried out to trace the influence of the emerging trends on the users of this technology; this project is one of researchers aims at identifying the influence of SMS language on the writing performance of secondary school students, in Nsukka Urban Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. An extensive literature review has been carried out on the GSM technology, its special features especially the Short Message Services (SMS) that brought in this encoding of English language through text message, computer mediated communication, the importance and dynamics of language and other relevant aspects of the project topic. From the foregoing it is obvious that the SMS of GSM influences students ’ writing.