Rhetorical Communities
Document Type
Other
Publication Date
2026
Abstract
Rhetorical Communities guides students in analyzing and engaging with the practices, values, and expectations that shape communication within different communities. Beginning with foundational concepts of rhetoric and discourse community theory, the text progresses through genre analysis, audience and context, composing processes, collaboration, and ethical considerations, while highlighting how identity and power influence discourse. Emphasizing real-world examples and community contexts, this book helps students understand and participate in rhetorical practices across academic, professional, and civic settings.
Recommended Citation
Meredith, Leigh; Choong, Phil; and Garcia, Melisa, "Rhetorical Communities" (2026). USF OER Faculty Grant Projects. 13.
https://repository.usfca.edu/library_oer/13
Comments
The contents of this book were developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot Program (P116T220010) grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education, (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. For more information about OER for Social Justice, visit https://library.lmu.edu/oerfsj/
Rhetorical Communities Copyright © by Leigh Meredith, Phil Choong, and Melisa Garcia is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.