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The Heart Of A City: Detroit's Discourse, Achanté A. Allen Aug 2018

The Heart Of A City: Detroit's Discourse, Achanté A. Allen

WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing

This article is based on my personal experiences that I have observed and endured as a member of several discourse communities. This piece was mainly inspired by the place that I call home, Detroit, Michigan. The article should serve as a preview for the reader, of how the city (the heart) runs and operates as a result of the different discourse communities (the veins).


The Italians: Communicating In A Discourse Community, Madeline Dziak Aug 2018

The Italians: Communicating In A Discourse Community, Madeline Dziak

WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing

For a discourse community assignment, I decided that I would write about something that I am proud to be called: an Italian. Being only part Italian, I grew up on many different aspects and traditions that I still use in my lifetime, whether it would be food, art, or how I celebrate the holidays. It is a big part of my culture that I am proud to write about.


Metacognition? Never Heard Of Her, Brigid A. Cavins Aug 2018

Metacognition? Never Heard Of Her, Brigid A. Cavins

WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing

No abstract provided.


Miss Representación: An Analysis Of Latino Feminism And Men, Isabel M. Velez Aug 2018

Miss Representación: An Analysis Of Latino Feminism And Men, Isabel M. Velez

WRIT: Journal of First-Year Writing

Analysis of why feminism brings forth negative connotations and how feminism effects men from a latino standpoint. I've sought out to determine what are the causes of negativity towards different forms of feminism, understand what feminism is, and how to resolve the issue of misrepresentation in the media.