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Harris, Joseph – 1989
The metaphor of community has become central to discussions about reading, writing, and teaching. According to this metaphor, an individual learns a discourse through entering into the community that uses it, and by accepting the practices and values of those already in it. Yet an argument can be raised for a definition of discourse that is not…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Critical Thinking, Discourse Modes, Educational Objectives