Introduction to scholarship in modern languages and literatures
By: edited by Joseph Gibaldi.
Contributors: Gibaldi, Joseph, 1942-
Publisher: Modern Language Association of America
Published: 1981
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
Subjects: Philology, Modern -- Research
Description: In lively, informative discussions fifteen distinguished scholars of language and literature address graduate students and advanced undergraduates. Each essay examines the significance, underlying assumptions, and limits of an important field in linguistics or literary studies; traces the historical development of its subject; introduces key terms; outlines modes of inquiry now being pursued; and predicts likely future developments. Introduction to Scholarship makes an excellent text in courses designed to acquaint upper-level students with the forms and practice of research and criticism in language and literature study. Frequent examples make the material readily accessible. Students will find the suggestions for further reading especially helpful.
Notes: Includes bibliographies.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / by Joel Conarroe; title: Linguistics / by Winfred P. Lehmann; title: Textual scholarship / by G. Thomas Tanselle; title: Historical scholarship / by Barbara Kiefer Lewalski; title: Literary criticism / by Lawrence Lipking; title: Literary theory / by Paul Hernadi; title: The scholar in society / by Wayne C. Booth.