Discourse Community Map

Discourse Community Map

1. Introductory Composition: Writing as an Inquiry

   • Audience-People apart of this community Students and Teacher
     • Purpose-To get better at understanding rhetorical analysis/writing
       • Ways of Communication-Email, in person, D2l
         • Topics-Professor's published articles, published papers, speeches, blog posts
           • Guidelines-follow the Syllabus, attending class, communicating with instructor, and finish assignments
             • Specialized language- are using words like Logos, Pathos, Ethos
               • How to become a member- Enroll in the class

2. TCU

   • Audience -Students, faculty, staff members
     • Purpose-To complete undergrad, Make connections, Further education
       • Means of Communication-Email, text alerts
         • Topics-Articles on TCU Website, articles about sporting events/sport stats
           • Guidelines-Follow TCU Academic code of conduct, Show to classes you have enrolled in, Complete TCU compliance training
             • specialized language-Riff Ram, TCU chant
               • How to become a member- Send an application and get accepted into the school

3. (Work) Community Assistance

   • Audience- Coworkers, Boss, Hall director, and RAS
     • Purpose- To help the community of the hall
       • Ways of communication- Email and GroupMe, staff meetings, 1-1 meeting s
         • Topics-Community events, desk log, maintenance forms,
           • Guidelines- Always be at the desk during your shift, help community when needed, and be welcoming
             • Specialized language- Community events, lock outs,
               • How to become a member- apply for the job

4. Anthropology Majors

   • Audience- Other Anthropology majors and Professors
     • Purpose- To get a degree in Anthropology, to understand the history of human evolution and their societies, and how to properly study it
       • Ways of communication- Email, D2L, and in-person
         • Topics- Published research articles on groups of people and the specific topic of study in an aspect of their lives
           • Guidelines-follow the Syllabus, attending classes , communicating with instructors/advisors, and finish assignments
             • Specialized languages- Ethnography, cultural relativism, ethnocentrism
               • How to become a member- enroll into a school, select major, and complete school specific major requirements

5. Northeast Apartmet s

   • Audience- Staff, Students who live in the apartments, Hall Director
     • Purpose- Need housing
       • Ways of Communication- Email, GroupMe
         • Topics- Roommate agreement and maintenance forms,
           • Guidelines- Be respectful, No alcohol for underaged residents, always stay with your guest
             • Specialized language- Northeast Geese
               • How to become a member- Apply for this specific housing