Language is evolving and its forms and usage evolve according to the needs of its users. Language is adjusting to social trends, lifestyles, and, more lately, technological advancements. One of the products of this language evolution is the emoticons, which eventually evolved into what we now know as emojis. With such development, the study looked at previous research works on emoji and language. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: (1) What is/are the methodology/ies used in studying emojis? (2) What is/are the function/s of emoji reflected in the various research works and their implication/s to language? A systematic review of literature was employed and the guide to conducting a systematic literature review by Okoli was used in conducting the review. To gather data, EBSCOhost and Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) were used as the database for the search. Criteria for inclusion-exclusion were utilized to filter the articles to be considered in the study. The search was further directed using the 2021 PRISMA flowchart by Page et al. and a matrix was used to organize and appraise the data from the eligible articles. From the systematic review, it was noted that researchers commonly employ qualitative methodology. Moreover, three themes were derived representing the functions of emoji reflected in the various research works and their implications to language. These themes are: emoji as a form of expression and enhance meaning; emoji as a form of language; and, emoji as a pedagogical tool.

Authors:
Julienne Cariño, Benguet State University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Cariño is currently a faculty member at the College of Arts and Humanities-Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines.

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