1. Watch the TED talk that follows from this link: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_researches_happiness
In three to four paragraphs, summarize Gilbert’s talk and reflect on how the information relates to social psychology or to something in the “real world.” Note the due date/time as late work will not be accepted.
2. Reading Responses – Swales, “Reflections on the Concept of Discourse Community”
https://www.compositionforum.com/issue/37/swales-retrospective.php
In your own words, briefly summarize Swales’ concept of a discourse community. Then briefly discuss the three main types of DCs he includes.
Why does Swales describe the activities of the different departments of his university in his opening paragraphs? What point is he making, and how does it relate to his main idea?
How (and why) has Swales’ thinking on the concept of a discourse community changed over time?
Paraphrase each of the eight criteria in your own words.
https://www.compositionforum.com/issue/37/swales-retrospective.php
