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The Essential Guide to English Studies
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Description
Focusing on what it means to study English in higher education, this book guides students through key aspects of English Studies including major topics and approaches, subject-specific study skills and assessment, including seminar presentations, assignments, and exams. Peter Childs offers down-to-earth practical guidance on developing the skills needed to succeed and includes coverage of literature, language and creative writing. This is an essential introduction to English Studies for students beginning their studies at university or college and anyone considering taking a degree in English.
Table of Contents
1. Higher Education
2. English Studies
3. Culture and Society
4. English and Employment
Part II: Key Skills
5. Reading
6. Research
7. Writing
8. Note-taking, lectures, and revision
Part III: Assessment: Making the grade
9. Seminars/Presentations
10. Close Textual Analysis
11. Assignments
12. English Language
13. Creative Writing
Further Reading and Resources
Glossary
Answers: A Little Test
Index
Product details
| Published | Nov 25 2008 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Pages | 168 |
| ISBN | 9780826488190 |
| Imprint | Continuum |
| Dimensions | 9 x 5 inches |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Mention -Book News, February 2009
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"The Essential Guide to English Studies has an ambitious and challenging target - to introduce concisely what it is really like to study contemporary University English. I think it hits that target in ways which will be really helpful for any student thinking about doing an English degree. If you want to get a good grasp of the practical, material and intellectual conditions of reading degree-level English, I recommend reading it before going to University and then returning to it while there." - Chris Hopkins, Professor Of English Studies, Sheffield Hallam University, UK
























