Week 2 Topic 1: Language and Power in Real Life

In this discussion, you will share one of your experiences with language and power and you will examine the experiences of your classmates.

Initial Post (due by 11:59 p.m. on Friday)

Reflect on your experiences with language and power in a personal or professional setting and write 2-3 paragraphs where you:

(1) describe your experience

(2) tell how the experience impacted your perspective on language and power

(3) demonstrate the grammar and writing skills covered in the course so far

 

Peer Response (due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday

Respond to at least one of your classmates and comment on her/his experience with language and power. Here are a few things you might consider when writing your response:

• How are your experiences the same or different?

• What do you think is the source of any similarities or differences between your and your classmate’s experiences with language and power?

• What insight have you gained from reading about your classmate’s experience?

• What insight might you offer your classmate regarding her/his experience?