Terms and Definitions
What is the definition of "media"?
The mean or channel of communication
In the first article, why did researchers look at multilingual users?
Because these users can translate, adapt, or share ideas into spaces that monolingual users wouldn’t access.
Online communication often makes it easier for people to share about themselves because they feel less of what emotion?
Fear or shyness
What is a qualitative approach?
An approach that gathers participants' experiences, perceptions, and behavior.
It answers the "how" and "why".
This social media feature starts with a symbol and is followed by a phrase with no spaces, which helps spread information around the world.
A hashtag
How does social media help students with their peers?
It helps them connect almost instantly, no matter the location.
These online relationships between people of different cultures can begin as digital conversations but may eventually lead to in-person meetups and stronger friendships.
Intercultural friendships (or online friendships)
What is a quantitative approach?
Numerical, measurable terms rather than descriptive words or narratives
It answers "how many?" or "how much?"
How do multilingual users serve as gatekeepers in certain situations?
They may not spread information from places and topics that are otherwise inaccessible to their monolingual peers.
What skills were developed in the classroom due to social media?
Cultural awareness and language skills
Because you can see someone’s interests and background before talking, social media gives you more of this before starting a conversation.
Knowledge (or context) about the person