Category: Topic 2: Discourse Communities
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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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Discourse Communities
We all are a part of discourse communities. Work is an example of a discourse community. School can be an example of a discourse community.
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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.