(re)Making Language
The text talks about how language can be seen and used within texts to inform the readers. The language within many texts is a way for people to gain information that they previously didn’t know. In turn, some of the new information has impact on what readers now think in relation to themselves. The example provided in the introduction, is about a clueless Frankenstein, who wanted to learn about the world in order to get a better understanding of himself as well as the world he arrived to. However, he soon learns about the many terrors of the world, for example the concept of people killing their own kind. He was informed and confused about the concept of murder and the laws that associate with them. Due to his new knowledge, it had an impact on Frankenstein as he starts to question his existence, as a monster who was different from the rest of society. The purpose of the passage is to show how information provided in texts can affect the views or thoughts that someone might have about themselves or about the world around them. Language is an important was for one to communicate and argue on various topics that are presented in everyday life.
Language, Discourse and Literacy
The concept of language refers to the exchange of ideas and beliefs amount people. It is a form that people use in order to communicate ideas with others, which can come in multiple of ways. Things such as images, actions, code, and more are all used to convey an idea or belief to the viewer. A discourse community, refers to groups that shares common ideas and beliefs. Social groups are examples of this type of community, as things such as race, social class, political beliefs, etc. are all factors that people have a common connection. There is also literacy, which is often a written form of language that explains certain ideas, through many different forms. The types of writing depends on what the author is trying to focus on in terms of a topic, and that topic itself can be interpreted in many different ways. The way that an author writes has an impact on how people think about certain topics and ideas.
Summary
Language is used everyday, and yet people often forget just how important language is. It allows for the expansion of ideas as people with different mindsets have different views than others in regards to the same topic. The connections between people develops mainly due to language playing a big role in the connection and the awareness of ideas. It also has a major impact on how people view themselves, as language allows to how the different factors in society are different to the factors that defines yourselves. This allows for people to become more aware about themselves, about who they are and what ideas and opinions that you support. Language allows for people to define themselves, to show how the stereotypes that others may have on you are not necessarily what describes the real you.