Dicourse Communities

I am a member of the following communities: American, Black, female, college freshman, Baptist, Community Service Volunteer, Hip Hop &R&B fan, physically fit, psychology major, and so on.

A Psychology Major Discourse Community: Purposes and Goals in writing- to determine the reality of people in scientific progress, their actions, and interations by means of communication and ability to problems-olve. Texts: magazines, books, statistics. Topics: vary from processes of Child- Adolescent to nature vs. nuture, etc. Terminolgy/lingo: psych(used as a shorter term for the subject, critical thinker(since analyzing plays a big role). Joining the community: you have to express some form of interest on the topic, want to study it during your college years, and posses the skills of a critical thinker.

Community Service Discourse Community: Purpose and Goals in writing- to get people involved in. Texts: Books, to-do lists, flyers, etc. Topics: Depends on where you volunteering and the type of service your going to partake in. Terminolgy/ Lingo: This communtiy doesnt really have a special lingo. Joining the community: Its a very simple process! Just sign up and volunteer at a place that you agree with their motto and a place where you know you will have a good time.

Physically Fit Discourse Community: Purpose and Goals in writing: to motivate people to get into shape and get healthier. Texts: commercials, magazine articles, work-out videos, etc. Topics: Vary from healty eating to diet and exercise, what exercises to do and not to do, etc. Terminology/lingo: health nut(doing whatever is necessary to stay in shape and be healthy). I cant really think of any other lingo that may be out there. Joining the community- have to be willing to exercise and practice healthy-living strategies. Also, if you have a interest in working out then you can join as well.