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Studying English Literature and Language
By Rob Pope
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Description
This third edition features:
fresh sections on the essential skills and study strategies needed to complete a degree in English-from close reading, research and referencing to full guidelines and tips on essay-writing, participating in seminars, presentations and revision
an authoritative guide to the life skills, further study options and career pathways open to graduates of the subject
updated introductions to the major theoretical positions and approaches taken by scholars in the field, from earlier twentieth century practical criticism to the latest global and ecological perspectives
extensive entries on key terms such as 'author, 'genre', 'narrative' and 'translation' widely current in debates across language, literature and culture
coverage of both local and global varieties of the English language in a range of media and discourses, including news, advertising, text messaging, rap, pop and street art
an expansive anthology representing genres and discourses from early elegy and novel to contemporary performance, flash fiction, including writers as diverse as Aphra Behn, Emily Dickinson, J.M. Coetzee, Angela Carter, Russell Hoban, Adrienne Rich and Arundhati Roy
a comprehensive, regularly updated companion website supplying further information and activities, sample analyses and a wealth of stimulating and reliable links to further online resources.
Studying English Literature and Language is a wide-ranging and invaluable reference for anyone interested in the study of English language, literature and culture.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
3
Number of Pages:
450
Release Date:
2012-01-20
Publication Date:
2012-01-20
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0415498767
ISBN13:
9780415498760
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
864 g
Height:
189 cm
Width:
246 cm
Thickness:
24 cm
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Very good
Almost no signs of wear. Book pages have no markings, accessories are intact and all other media are in good condition.
€10,49