A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO EMOJI SEMANTICS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66345/stj.v4i4/1.5959Keywords:
emoji,, semantics, pragmatics, semiotics, multimodality, digital communication.Abstract
This article examines contemporary approaches to emoji semantics in digital communication. The study focuses on three major theoretical frameworks: cognitive, pragmatic, and semiotic approaches. Through a qualitative comparative analysis of recent linguistic research, the paper identifies the key principles, strengths, and limitations of each approach. The findings demonstrate that emoji function as multimodal meaning-making units that extend beyond traditional linguistic boundaries. It is argued that emoji semantics is inherently dynamic, context-dependent, and shaped by the interaction of visual and verbal elements. The study contributes to the development of modern linguistic theory by proposing an integrated perspective on emoji interpretation.
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