num_pages: 440
description: The English Studies Book is revolutionary in scope and design. It combines a critical dictionary, anthology and study guide and is designed specifically for students studying English Language and/or Literature at colleges and universities. Interdisciplinary in approach and highly flexible in its range of applications, this book provides students and teachers with a text which supports learning and teaching across the whole range of introductory courses in English language, literature and culture.Key * Entries on over 100 common critical, theoretical and linguistic terms, each one including a definition, critical application, activities, discussion and further reading* An anthology of diverse and provocative texts representing non-literary and modern media texts as well as poetry, prose and drama* Introductions to the major theoretical positions and practical guidance on how to apply them* An historical survey of 'English' as a university and college subject, including an overview of present practices and future prospects* A supporting website at Oxford Brookes, linked to the Routledge website
language: English
title: The English Studies Book
titlecomplete: The English Studies Book
genres: Nonfiction, Literary Criticism
ratings_count: 25
publisher: Routledge