Discourse Communities

By: Jackie Serrano, Victoria Argumedo, Juan Delgado,

Christian Arizmendiz

Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead

Main character and leader

Sheriff
Has two children
Wife was infected

Integration of Rick Into Community

Saved by one of the members
in the community
Interrogated
Leadership skills and
experience

Members of The Walking Dead

Lorie
Carl
Daryl
Beth
Maggie
Michonne
Gleen
Carol

Map of discourse community

Terminus discourse
community
Hershels farm
West Georgia
correctional facility

Communities Common Goals

Survive
Find shelter
Avoid infection
Protect each other
Acquire necessities

Providing information and feedback

Body language
Journals
Messengers

Systems of Communication

Meetings
Relay the message
Write letters
Carving on trees

Purpose of Communication

Plan attacks
Settle arguments
Come to an agreement
Establish rules

Discourse community topics

Survival
Member Integration
Supplies
Stay together
Plan attacks
Exploration of surroundings
Finding new shelter

How technology Impacts communication

Lack of radios
o
o
o

Force to communicate in person

Message must be passed on
Struggle to reach everyone

Rules and Guidelines of the Community

1. Buddy system
2. Always have a weapon
3. Stay civil
4. Keep calm
5. Warn others of dangers
6. Dont be clamorous
7. Complete specialized duties
8. Dont fire weapon unless necessary

Specialized Language Used

General language
Body language/
sign language

Differentiation of communities

Goals
Ideals
Language
Morals

References
AMC-(1)http://www.amc.com/shows/thewalkingdead,(2)http://www.amc.com/shows/thewalking-dead/cast-crew
Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7sj9Lr0j
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