Rekonstruksi konsep berbahasa di ruang digital

Tinjauan literatur terhadap norma komunikasi non-verbal generasi z

Abstract

The rapid pace of digitalization has fundamentally transformed the way Generation Z communicates. Emojis, stickers, GIFs, and punctuation patterns have evolved into a digital non-verbal meaning system with its own logic, rules, and social functions. This literature review aims to reconstruct the concept of language unity in the digital space by examining the non-verbal communication norms of Generation Z. The discussion encompasses four main dimensions: the function of digital visual symbols as a new meaning system; the organic formation of digital communication norms; the ambiguity of meaning and potential miscommunication; and the urgency of reconstructing language unity to embrace the digital communication ecosystem. The results indicate that Generation Z's digital non-verbal communication system is not a linguistic deviation, but a form of language adaptation arising from changes in communication mediums. Language unity in the digital era requires building an inclusive understanding that recognizes digital language as an integral part of contemporary communicative identity.