The Five Dimensions of a Discourse Community: Saying/Writing

In the next several posts I will analyze James Paul Gee's five dimensions of discourse communities. I'll start with the saying/writing portion. There is a need for history professors to have constant open communication because of new research in their field that may need to be released. There are often new theories about the "who, what, where, when, and why's" of history. All communication must be professional and clear, as it is important to deliver the message and not mess up new information with metaphors and jokes. And as a professor, one must be kept up to date with new knowledge and ways of teaching that circulate to be on par with other collegues and give students the best education possible.