I have learned the difference between A primary Discourse and a Secondary Discourse through James Paul Gee’s reading. I have learned that we come to develop a preliminary discourse in our immediate social area. What was meant by this is that our immediate social area would be our homes; it is where we feel the most comfort and surrounded by people we know. A secondary Discourse is what we produce once we begin socializing outside our homes and in primary spaces. Both can be recognized as languages that interfere with one another. For example, I was able to do so by joining my high school’s dance team. That can be used as a great example of indicating what a secondary discourse is. So, I was then able to begin to build relationships with people outside my home. Therefore, areas such as schools, church, and sports can all be considered examples of developing a secondary Discourse. I also found it very interesting how gee describes a discourse. He states “A Discourse is sort of an identity kit, which comes complete with appropriate costume and instructions on how to act, talk, or often write. Through the reading, Gee describes how, within your secondary Discourse, there are dominant and nondominant Discourses. “Dominant Discourses is the mastery of which, at a particular place and time, brings social goods such as money, prestige, and status. This can be recognized as a job or playing professional sports. Non-Dominant discourse brings solidarity with a particular social network. ` So the status is not wide and or broad. ` A dominant discourse covers the values and beliefs driven by society, while a non-dominant discourse is not recognized as so.
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