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 Focus your discussion on three of the articles listed below around the research model of ‘community of practice’(Eckert & McConnell). 

Part A) First, define ‘community of practice’ in general and identify its advantages as a way of doing research

Part B) Then, discuss three of the articles. What particular community/communities of practice is/are being examined? 

What was revealed about the language practices of each community of practice ?

1) Bucholtz’s “Why be normal” (nerds article)

2) Kiesling’s “Playing the Straight Man”(fraternity article)

3) Ostermann’s “Communities of practice at work” (domestic abuse article)