Category: Wk 4: Concept of Discourse Community
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The Discourse of Customer Service
A grocery store cashier may not spring to mind when you hear the words “discourse community”. Even so, customer service definitely fits the bill.
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Talking About Discourse Communities
From looking at Swales concepts of a discourse community and our discussion, I discuss my own experience with a discourse community through the NHS.
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Discourse Community
John Swales “The Concept of Discourse Community” establishes that a working environment can also be a discourse community.
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Let’s Talk with a Purpose.
The categories for what can qualify as a discourse community suits my Sorority well enough. My understanding could be a bit better though.
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Discourse Community vs. Speech community, what’s the difference?
Now that our literacies are clear, how can we differentiate the difference between a discourse community and a speech one?
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Discourse Communities
This article discusses John Swales’s article on discourse communities and the important components of these communities.
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Six Characteristics of a Discourse Community: A Guide
Understanding John Swales’ 6 characteristics of a discourse community helps appreciate complexities of communication and collaboration.
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Enacting Genres, Grammy-Style(s)
Looking at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards through the lens of genres helps explain why Beyoncé amazed but didn’t win Best Album.
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Discourse Communities: Building Identities, Sharing Expectations
John Swales listed the six characteristics that qualify groups as discourse communities. Here’s why they matter and how to understand them.