This paper has its purpose on depicting characteristics of mass media language and finding out the desirable attitude researchers should take towards it. Characteristics of Mass media language 1. Mirror and Attic : Mass media composes itself with the characteristics of a mirror : reflecting everyday language, and with that of an attic : conserving language of a particular period of time. Based on the properties of mirrors, researchers study mass media language as part of Korean language, and thoroughly study languages of the past based on the property of an attic. 2. Copy-cat and Disturber : Mass media is comprised of character of a copycat : copying negative sides of everyday language and with that of a disturber : spoiling everyday language, Due to these properties, negative aspects of mass media language have been embossed in the studies made so far. 3. Protector and Guide : Mass media composes itself with characteristics of a protector : preserving our own language and with that of a guide : leading our language to a desirable direction. Because of these properties it has been stressed that mass media language follows a standard rule and become a right word. Current Attitude towards Mass media language 1. A vigorous schoolmaster : Many Korean linguist have bitterly criticized the problems aroused by mass media language. This attitude criticizes the characteristics of a copy-cat and disturber the mass media shows, and stressing on the roles of a protector and a guide. 2.Swift erudite : Recent researchers have progressed on a variety of Korean researches on mass media. This attitude focuses on the characteristics of a mirror and an attic the mass media has. 3. Inconsiderate spectator : Some researchers have not put much interest on mass media and it's language. This attitude reflects that they think mass media language neither as an object for a research nor a target for criticism and correction. Directions of Korean Phonemics Research toward mass media language 1. Open schoolmaster : Korean linguist should treat mass media language based on the features of mass media and the intrinsic attribute of language. Thus an open schoolmaster should study due to intrinsic principles of language and use this result to advise mass media to an admittable extent. 2. Diligent erudite : Korean linguist should study mass media language in an accurate and organised manner. Thus they should be able to collect and organize various data from mass media and accurately analyze it. 3. Constructive spectator : Korean linguist should show a positive attitude to solve problems aroused in the mass media language area. They should communicate right knowledge and viewpoint to people engaged in mass media language and give appropriate advice when making exams and programs.
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