A Brief History of Emoji

Where exactly did emoji come from? And how are they changing the way we communicate? With billions of emoji sent and received every day, it’s impossible to deny our love affair with these fun little picture-characters. But what’s the history behind them, and how do they enhance the way we relate to each other? In this short film, narrated by Lauren Laverne, The Open University explores the ideas behind the success of emoji, and explains why they’ve become such an important part of modern-day communication. World Emoji Day hub Transcript - Study a free course in language at The Open University --- Study U214 Worlds of English The Open University is the world’s leading provider of flexible, high quality online degrees and distance learning, serving students across the globe with highly respected degree qualifications, and the triple accredited MBA. The OU teaches through its own unique method of distance learning, called ‘supported open learning’ and you do not need any formal qualifications to study with us, just commitment and a desire to find out what you are capable of. For more like this subscribe to the Open University channel --- Follow us on Twitter: