Scholarly Identity

I did not think English 1A would be a little strenuous. Keeping up with: the readings, making connections, thinking critically, making sure to submit all of my work on time, maintaining my attendance, and balance my other classes, online work, work and personal life as well was very difficult. Next semester enrolling in classes and making sure not to take so many units while I’m working and maintaining my personal life is a must.  I feel I have read more about the racism that still exists today and the many studies on that subject. Research that required to dig deep, and think out of the box.  Also, actually sitting down and writing out a calender or list of things to do through out everyday is a habit I need to make.  Time management is important.  My scholarly identity is shaped everyday, but I need to be consistent, be open to learn and do the work, and grow and better myself and the society.

Discourage Community

dis·course

 

1.

communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse.

2.

a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing, as a dissertation, treatise, sermon, etc.

3.

Linguistics . any unit of connected speech or writing longer than a sentence.

My thought:
So after reading the defintion of discourse I think of a classroom setting, or a organization or meeting with people to discuss a cause, or goal.

A discourse community'is a group of people who share a set of discourses, understood as basic values and assumptions, and ways of communicating about those goals. Linguist John Swales defined discourse communities as "groups that have goals or purposes, and use communication to achieve these goal.

My thoughts:
I feel an example of discourse community is our English 1A class researching different topics and then connecting them all as we conduct information and knowledge. A strategy with a discourse community would be taking actions towards the goal, researching, and knowledge.