Rhetorical Analysis of Academic Journal

It was very difficult for me to find an academic journal about dance that was a hard copy in the library. Most of them were online. However, I found this very helpful journal about dance but it does not include the date published on the front cover. I decided to use it anyway because the information in the book was exactly what I needed. The book is called, "Legacy in Dance Education," and the latest issue was published in 2010.

1. Who are the authors/speakers published in this specific issue of the academic journal you've selected? How many different authors are published here? What do you know - or can you find out - about these people? How are the authors/speakers portrayed in the journal issue? Cite specific details from the journal issue in your answers. 

• There are many different authors in this journal. Total, there are 12 authors. They are all former dancers and specialists in dance. For example, is an author and the editor of this journal. He is a well known dance-arts educator and has founded and edited many books relating to dance. This journal specifically includes essays and interviews on values, practices, and people in dance. That means the authors are seen as well experienced in the field and have the right to share their views and insights.

2. Who is the intended audience for this particular journal issue? How can you tell? Are there any secondary audiences included here? Cite specific details from the journal issue in your answers. 

• This journal is was written for those seeking a profession in dance. It was also written for those interested in dance education. The content included is about dance discipline, pioneers of dance education, the legacy of personal interactions, and a legacy for teaching. 

3. What is the context surrounding this particular journal issue? How does this affect the content of the journal? (See the bulleted questions on Student's Guide page 180 for specific questions about context). Cite specific details from the journal issue in your answers. 

• The journal was published in 2010 online and in a hard-copy book. The book is intended to share personal experiences from its authors to its audiences. It should inspire its audience to want to record their own experiences as well.  

4. What is the overall message of the journal issue? How did you decide this? Cite specific details from the journal issue in your answers. 

• The overall message of the journal is that dance education is very important. It wants to share the message that is is also important as a dance educator to record and share your own experiences. The journal stresses that it is important to keep the legacy of dance alive. 

5. What purpose is the journal issue trying to achieve? Cite specific details from the journal issue in your answers. 

• The purpose of the journal is to inform its audience of why dance education is important, who important dance educators are, personal interaction, and the legacy of teaching. I could decipher the purpose of the journal by reading the introduction and the titles to each of the chapters.