| The Essential Guide to English Studies Contributor(s): Childs, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826488196 ISBN-13: 9780826488190 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $34.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: Designed to appeal to a wide range of students from different backgrounds, it caters for different approaches to studying, providing case studies, tips lists and examples of examiner's comments. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 808.042 |
| LCCN: 2008026927 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.48 lbs) 168 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Childs, Peter: - Peter Childs is Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research & Scholarship and Professor of Modern & Contemporary English Literature, Newman University, UK. He has published widely on twentieth and twenty-first century fiction. |