A discourse community, in broad terms is a group of people who share a common interest in certain topics and share a body of knowledge of those topics with one another. More specifically, in poetry a discourse community is community of scholars and researchers in the field of poetry who respond to and communicate to each other through published articles along with other credible means of discussion. These communities help people develop more knowledge in any topic they are interested in.
At this point you already belong to a discourse community due to the fact of your interests, religion, family and activities. If you are a student by attending university you have entered a discourse community as well as many smaller ones within the institution such as classes and clubs. It is simple to enter a discourse community even if you do not attend a university. All it takes is a little research so you are credible in the field and your interests will take you to where you want to be. It is not difficult to enter discourse communities and they can be very influential in helping you expand your knowledge the topic of your choice.
In Philip Metre’s “Poems for Peace” the discourse community can be looked at in several different ways. In my opinion, the discourse community in general is a The Poetry Foundation, “an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture” (Poetry Foundation). This site allows users to read and comment on poems, collections, and essays. More specifically, I believe the poets Metre’s mentions throughout his collection are part of the discourse community. They all come from different background and universities, which makes the discourse community diverse. This makes the topic more interesting because the reader sees the view from many different scholars that possess their own differing values. Furthermore, one may consider my classroom and peers a discourse community within Metre’s “Poems for Peace” through our discussions about this work. Discourse communities can be defined loosely or strictly either way they can be very influential. The concept of these communities can effectively and immediately enhance your writing or educate you further in anything that interests you.
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