Abstract
This study investigates the pattern of
conversational floors of digital discourse in
WhatsApp groups among Pakistan's
students after the outbreak of Covid-19.
Gender differences were also focused while
generating digital discourse in the post
corona scenario. Non-probability sampling
techniques are used, as our research design
is qualitative. Data is taken from universities
of Punjab and is in the form of interviews
and screenshots of students' five days chat in
Whatsapp groups. Researchers chiefly
focused on conversational floors, gender
roles, and post corona discourse. Results
show the effects of Covid-19 as students have
problems involving in more meaningful
conversations, and due to conflicts among
members, a breakdown in communication
occurs. The connection between
argumentation and floor holding gives a
deep analysis of the dynamics of online
discussion. From the gender perspective,
males maintained the central stage in noncollaborative discourse while there are
almost equal or more active females in
collaborative discourse.
Authors
1-Rabia Humayon Student, Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Madiha Afzal Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Muhammad Sabboor Hussain Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords
Conversational Floors, Digital Discourse, Gender Differences, Pakistani Students, Post Corona Scenario
DOI Number
10.31703/glr.2020(V-IV).10
Page Nos
86-102
Volume & Issue
V - IV