Occupation and Language Studies: Swales Flashcards
1
Q
When did Swales do this study?
A
2011
2
Q
What concept did Swales create?
A
Discourse Community
3
Q
What is another name for a Discourse Community?
A
Community of Practice
4
Q
What are 3 requirements to be in a discourse community?
A
- Shared Goals. 2. Certain requirements to join 3. Use Jargon of the occupation
5
Q
Where will the people in any Discourse Community usually in terms of associating with each other?
A
They usually associate with each other a lot
6
Q
What is important to note with the language of the Discourse Community in terms of how consistent it is? Why?
A
Some terms may change as language always changes
7
Q
Give an example of a Discourse Community
A
A Religion
8
Q
Why is a Religion a Discourse Community?
A
Because they share common goals and you need to have the requirement of being dedicated to the faith
