What This Document Is
This is a completed third homework assignment for Linguistic Anthropology (ANTH 102) at Montclair State University. The assignment asks students to apply the D/discourse triangle framework to analyze a case of language-in-use from assigned course readings, specifically focusing on how language constructs identity. The student selected an excerpt from the Riner & Vartkessian reading concerning a juror’s interview about a murder trial.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is valuable for students enrolled in ANTH 102 as it demonstrates a practical application of key course concepts. It’s used to prepare students for their final project, which requires a similar analysis. The completed assignment serves as a model for understanding how to dissect a linguistic event using the D/discourse triangle and formulate a concise argument about identity construction.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a single student’s interpretation and application of the concepts. It does not represent a definitive answer or exhaustive analysis. It’s a starting point for understanding the assignment expectations, not a substitute for engaging with the course material and developing your own analysis.
What This Document Provides
The completed assignment includes: identification of the chosen reading, a hand-drawn (or listed) D/discourse triangle with detailed labels and specific examples from the reading, “webs of association” connecting elements of the triangle, and a concluding statement answering the assignment’s central question. It also includes instructor feedback on the student’s work. This preview does *not* include the full D/discourse triangle diagram itself, only a textual summary of the student’s analysis.
