Power Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What did John Swales create?
A
Discourse community
Only certain people will understand due to their occupation
2
Q
What does PIGGLE stand for?
A
Participation
Intercommunication
Goals
Genres
Lexis
Expertise
3
Q
What is Institutional Talk by Drew and Heritage?
A
“Professional talk” is much different than a normal conversation.
4
Q
What are features of Institutional talk?
A
Turn-taking rules/ restrictions (courtrooms/ consultations)
Allowable contributions
Professional Lexis
Structure
Asymmetry
5
Q
What is Phatic Talk (Almut Koester)
A
Workers need to establish interpersonal relationships to be happy and do their job well.
