Courtesy aqple:http://www.theage.com.au/world/stockbroker-sacked-for-joke-tweet-think-i-just-hit-a-cyclist-but-im-late-for-work-so-had-to-drive-off-lol-20150106-12j7ck.htmlThis article could be used to look at the influence of language used in social media - how offensive language on the Internet leads to consequences. Could also provide some insight into semantics/pragmatics by looking into how a 'joke' becomes offensive. Although the example is not Australian, international examples could be relevant when it comes to the Internet and social media.
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/we-all-have-our-inner-fascist-why-its-important-to-have-the-right-to-offend-20150121-12upiq.htmlCould potentially be an insightful article to quote from when studying offensive language in unit 3.
http://www.theage.com.au/comment/charlie-hebdo-hypocrisy-offensive-speech-demands-scrutiny-not-censorship-20150119-12t5m4.htmlAnother one about offensive language and free speech.
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/01/is-the-innanet-ruining-teh-english-language_o/Great article about E-communication and its influence on the English language.
http://thestir.cafemom.com/tweens_teens/180523/internet_slang_acronyms_meaningHere is a list of teenage and Internet slang and abbreviations which can be used as examples.
http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/the-things-aussies-apologise-for-overseas/story-fnndib5x-1227188211341Good article to look at and quote from when looking at Australian English and culture in unit 4.