In class we talked about a bag of language discourse. Using certain languages in writing or speaking has different responses depending on what discourse you're or a part of. In class we are taught to use standard English and that's the only style we're expected to write in. Otherwise it won't look or sound right and will be considered stepping out of the language discourse. When in reality with forced to step out of our own language discourse by Co- switching to fit or match school language discourse. Although I don't like how school in forces English and test our use of language. I do agree with standard English because It prepared us for the business world. Without learning how to write or speak in school we wouldn't know how to write; resume,cover letter, and essay.for example school teaches us formating an essay. we’re taught that an essay has to to have an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Within the essay we have to use transitional words and paragraphs have to include; topic sentence, analysis and quotes all in order to back up the thesis statement which is included in the introduction. I admit without being taught how to write my writing will be all over the place with run on sentences and hard to prove or get my point across. School teaches students how to organize their way of thinking, Also helps build our vocabulary by having us read and we get to see how others use language in their writing. school keep students structured by the teaching us proper English. Another example some people speak differently to their friends by using slang or curse words but when it comes to school they know how to co switch in school by speaking and writing differently because we're taught not to write the way we speak because it not as professional. I think it's a good thing that school keep students structure that way when speaking to someone other than a friend people can understand you.
I kind of agree with you, though I am split between the two. On one hand i feel as it is our right to express and write in the discourse we hold. To spread and be proud of our traditions,but on the other hand traditional/formal writing is needed in society. Like you said about in jobs and schooling, if we do not learn and prefect our language that is used daily, it will set us back and give the whites an even more unfair advantage.
ReplyDeleteYour examples of why the type of writing we learn is important is very interesting. The language and writing we learn is looked upon as professional but I also think we can still have our own languages. Like why is the writing we have been taught the only language we look as professional.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your thought; I think students write and speak with Standard English help them to become an educated and intelligent individual. Also it helps them to become more organized and responsible towards themselves.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that students and people in general should have a perfect understanding of the standard English language because that will be a very useful tool to navigate the system dominated by the English language. It would be unfair if students in school were not taught the same standard English language because that would mean that some would have dominance over others. It is up to us to absorb all the the knowledge possible of the standard English language because that is the way to express yourself in a professional manner. And those who have more than one dialect are blessed because that means they can navigate different discourses as long as they are willing to learn all they can about each dialogue.
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