Discussion Post: Language & Power in Real Life
Reflect on your experiences with language and power in a personal or professional setting and write 2-3 paragraphs where you:
o describe your experience
o tell how the experience impacted your perspective on language and power
o demonstrate the grammar and writing skills covered in the course so far
Task
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:
1) How are your experiences the same or different?
2) What do you think is the source of any similarities or differences between your and your classmate's experiences with language and power?
3) What insight have you gained from reading about your classmate's experience?
4) What insight might you offer your classmate regarding her/his experience?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.