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Linguistic Aspects of Informal Learning in Corporate Online Social Networks

Linguistic Aspects of Informal Learning in Corporate Online Social Networks

Magdalena Bielenia-Grajewska
Copyright: © 2012 |Pages: 20
ISBN13: 9781466618152|ISBN10: 1466618159|EISBN13: 9781466618169
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1815-2.ch006
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Bielenia-Grajewska, Magdalena. "Linguistic Aspects of Informal Learning in Corporate Online Social Networks." Virtual Professional Development and Informal Learning via Social Networks, edited by Vanessa P. Dennen and Jennifer B. Myers, IGI Global, 2012, pp. 93-112. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-1815-2.ch006

APA

Bielenia-Grajewska, M. (2012). Linguistic Aspects of Informal Learning in Corporate Online Social Networks. In V. Dennen & J. Myers (Eds.), Virtual Professional Development and Informal Learning via Social Networks (pp. 93-112). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-1815-2.ch006

Chicago

Bielenia-Grajewska, Magdalena. "Linguistic Aspects of Informal Learning in Corporate Online Social Networks." In Virtual Professional Development and Informal Learning via Social Networks, edited by Vanessa P. Dennen and Jennifer B. Myers, 93-112. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2012. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-1815-2.ch006

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the role of corporate online social networks in the process of informal learning. The first part of these studies offers some introduction to the issue of online social networks used in the corporate setting. The second component of the investigation is dedicated to discussing the notion of informal learning in online social networks. To limit the scope of the research, in the subsequent sections the author concentrates on the linguistic aspect of spontaneous and unofficial education acquired online by corporate members. To discuss these issues in greater detail, the concepts of homophilous and heterophilous networks in corporate online learning will be presented and discussed.

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