STUDYING ENGLISH LITERATURE AND LANGUAGE

The English Studies Book is designed to support students and teachers working across the full range of language, literature and culture. Combining the functions of study guide, critical dictionary and text anthology, it has rapidly established itself as a core text on a wide variety of degree programmes.

Updated and revised throughout, this new edition will:

• Focus on the integration of electronic technology in research, learning, communication and presentation
• Provide an authoritative guide to the career pathways open to graduates of the subject.
• Include fresh sections on the key skills and study strategies needed to complete a degree in English, such as essay writing, avoiding plagiarism, creative writing and multi-media work
• Feature extensive revisions and updates to the glossary and the texts in the anthology

The English Studies Book is a comprehensive and invaluable reference for anyone interested in the study of English language, literature and culture.

1. Prologue: Changing ‘English’ Now
2. Part One: Introduction to English Studies
3. Part Two: Critical and Creative Strategies for Analysis and Interpretation
4. Part Three: Theoretical Positions and Practical Approaches
5. Part Four: Key Terms, Core Topics
6. Part Five: Anthology
7. Part Six: Taking It All Further- English for Life, Work and Play
8. Appendices