English (Age and Subcultures)

What is a community of practice

A group of people who share a common interest, activity or occupation and develop shared ways of communicating through regular interaction.

What did Thornborrow argue about language?

Thornborrow argued that language is shaped by the communities people belong to. A community of practice is a group that shares an activity, interest or occupation and develops shared linguistic practices through interaction.

How can communities of practice affect identity

The way people communicate can help them express their identity and membership of a particular group.

Why is social interaction important in a community of practice?

Regular interaction allows members to learn, develop and reinforce shared linguistic behaviours.

What did Thornborrow argue about language?

Thornborrow argued that language is shaped by the communities people belong to. A community of practice is a group that shares an activity, interest or occupation and develops shared linguistic practices through interaction.

What is an audience and what do they do

The people who receive, read, hear or view a text.
The producer considers their age, gender, interests, attitudes and background when creating the text.

What is a producer and what do they do

The person or organisation that creates a text.
They make choices about language, style and content to achieve a particular purpose and appeal to their audience.