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Abstract

Digital Literacy: Using Social Networking Website for English Language Learning The changing trends in Information Communication Technology (ICT) have turned the endeavor of language learning in to digital literacy. Social networking websites; a product of ICT are a hub for social interactions. Facebook is a social networking website and is used globally for interpersonal communication. The communicative feature of Facebook opens possibilities for Social Constructivist Learning. It- offers opportunities for academic activities. Learning a language is a Socio-academic activity which can he achieved through Facebook. The present work is a Mixed Method Research, with a locus on Qualitative Content Analysis. Quantitative analysis through Basic Descriptive Statistics is implied to support the Qualitative Content Analysis. The study explores the English language learning opportunities provided by Facebook. It investigates the opportunities available for learning English lexicon. The lexicon for vocabulary building is an important area for language development. The study focuses on activities provided by Facebook which emphasize on enhancing English language vocabulary. The study also aims at analyzing Facebook as a feasible Virtual Learning tool for Social Constructivist learning model. The study takes in to consideration the needs of virtual learners and establishes the possibility of Facebook as a Virtual Learning Environment. The findings of this dissertation have contributed in understanding of a new dimension in teaching learning environment in social networking which will benefit both learners and academicians in language learning.

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