Algebra Vs. English

Algebra vs. English

The language community of college seems to be very diverse. There are many different language communities within a college. Each student brings their own dialect and language to each class as well as to the college community as a whole. Each class also creates its own language community unique to itself. Especially in reference to online classes, where students are logging into the same “classroom” from all around the world, the differences in dialects and languages become very apparent. Both of the classes I am enrolled in this semester are online. The language used in each of my classes is unique to that particular class, with more emphasis being placed on writing in my English class rather than in my Algebra class. In the online format, it is very evident that there are many different dialects that make up the college language community as a whole.

While each student may have their own language and dialect, the most obvious similarity between them is that they are all students. They have all enrolled in college and want to learn the different disciplines that are taught. There are some who have been enrolled longer than others and the language they speak is more advanced than the language spoken by people who are not or have never been enrolled in college. From my experience, each student is trying to help their fellow classmates reach the individual goals they have set for themselves. It is a feeling that they are all in this together and they will help each other fulfill their individual dreams.

In the traditional classroom, the Algebra and English classes are vastly different. However, it seems they have more similarities displayed in the online format rather than in the traditional classroom. Both of my classes require the discussion posts and responses to be at least two sentences in length and must contribute something more to the discussion than what has already been posted. When posting to all discussion threads, both classes require each post to be clear and concise exhibiting the student’s knowledge of the subject matter.

The differences from the traditional classroom still exist to some extent in the online format. In my Algebra class, I am not required to write essays or read and analyze other texts. I simply work out the problems presented and check my answers. My initial posts only require me to show how I have arrived at the answer for the problem given. Then, I must post a response to at least one of my peers’ original posts, expanding on their original idea and demonstrating that I have grasped the concept presented.

In my English class, I must read the required texts and then answer questions posted by my professor. Each post must display that I understand what I have read and that I am able to analyze it to the find the answers requested. Then, I must post a response to at least one of my peers’ original