Introducing English studies
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Introducing English studies
Bloomsbury Academic, 2020
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Includes index
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Description
From literary studies to digital humanities, Introducing English Studies is a complete introduction to the many fields and sub-disciplines of English studies for majors starting out in the subject for the first time.
The book covers topics including:
* history of English language and linguistics
* literature and literary criticism
* cinema and new media Studies
* composition and rhetoric
* creative and professional writing
* critical theory
* digital humanities
The book is organized around the central questions of the field and includes case studies demonstrating how assignments might be approached, as well as annotated guides to further reading to support more in-depth study. A glossary of key critical terms helps readers locate essential definitions quickly when studying and writing and revising essays. A supporting companion website also offers sample assignments and activities, examples of student writing, career guidance and weblinks.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Choosing English: An Introduction
Chapter 1:History of the English Language
Chapter 2:Linguistics
Chapter 3:Literature
Chapter 4:Cinema, Popular Culture, and New Media
Chapter 5:Rhetoric and Composition
Chapter 6:Creative Writing
Chapter 7: Professional Writing and Technical Communication
Chapter 8: Critical Theory
Chapter 9:English Education
Chapter 10: English Studies in the Digital Age
Glossary of Terms
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