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Intertextuality and the Discourse Community, a text written by James E. Porter, outlines the basics of a given text and the way a person understands writing. Porter examines the principle of intertextuality, “the idea that all texts contain some other texts(395),” and the principle of a discourse community, “a group of individuals bound by a common interest who communicate through approved channels and whose discourse is regulated(400).” Bootstraps: From an Academic of Color, a story written by…

Not Forgotten Transcript First Clip: All right I have two care packages for the homeless ready to go and I am ready to go give some hope to some homeless people today. Second Clip: We're out here in beautiful east Lubbock with my brother Parker Hunt, say Hi Park, and we're fixing to give some care packages out so here we go. Image on Brycen: I really didn't know what I was getting into today as Parker and I gave out some care packages, but one thing I do know is that it was life changing for…

the poor social capital stimulate the worsening of social isolation, which just the same as Putnam's argument. However, according to Bruce Rankin and James Quane's new finding, the erosion of social capital doesn't reduce people's engagement in community organizing. Their opinions contradict seemingly, but that doesn't mean Putnam's idea is wrong. Putnam's view makes sense to some extent, but also with limits. He only sees the impact of social capital on social isolation but ignore the effects…

The building was Corporation Yard A, which was across the street from the Student Services Center, near Tenth street and San Fernando street. It took us about five minutes to walk from Dudley Moorhead Hall to Corporation Yard A. As we enter the building, there was no one at the desk, so I rang the bell, and lady came up to talk to us. Vanessa…

Participating in community services has become a big part of the world we know today. The service can be as small as picking up garbage along the side of the road, or as big as traveling to different countries to help with natural disasters. All those things have something in common; doing something to change the world for free. I got the opportunity to interview someone who has changed the world for people who thought there was nothing good that could come from the world when everything they…

Communities are groups of people with similar interests and backgrounds that are connected by related beliefs. Colleges strive to create a multi-cultural population. This allows students to expand their knowledge and awareness of others' upbringings. This prepares first year students especially, for the rest of their lives, it brings people together while teaching about different ways of life. Many come into college unaware of what they want to study and which career to pursue. Learning about…

I used to be a member of the National Honor Society in J.W. Sexton High School. We met twice a month to discuss about volunteering opportunities such as volunteering in the 40/8 veterans organization, which I helped out from time to time. In the 40/8 veterans organization, the people who work there make food for veterans to eat. I help out by washing the dishes. I also help out my church by assisting and participating in holiday plays, arranging food to be served every other Sunday, and…

Service learning is important for many reasons. It teaches you to put others first. When doing service learning you are often put in someone else’s shoes. Whether you are in the shoes of a gardener, a teacher or a clerk, you learn to appreciate the hard work they do on a daily basis. I'm fortunate enough to have everything I need at my fingertips, but that’s not the case for everyone. While helping others, you realize what everyday things you take for granted. This quarter I helped my french…

Introduction I’ll never forgot the plaque hanging in my childhood home with a famous Muhammad Ali quote that states, “service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” My parents, Michael and Karen Clavin, specifically placed this sign on the wall of our entrance hall so that it was visible soon as soon as we entered our home. They raised my three brothers and me to always take the opportunity to help others who were in need through service work. In the year 2007, we began…

Vocab term used: Sentence used in Incite I incite you to sit next to Menna. Cathartic (Catharsis) Hey guys, I was wondering If I could read it's kind of cathartic for me. Aloof You Savannah have been very aloof. Belligerent You Menna have been very belligerent. Scapegoat Menna you are using Savannah as your scapegoat. Amicable You need to start being more amicable. Conundrum What is the conundrum in here? Comrades (Camaraderie) Menna and I have become comrades over the course of this week…