The English Studies Book

Revolutionary in scope and design, this major textbook combines critical dictionary, anthology and study guide, and is designed specifically for students studying English Literature and/or Language at universities and colleges.The English Studies Book is revolutionary in scope and design. It combines a critical dictionary, anthology and study guide and is designed specifically for students studying English Language and/or Literature at colleges and universities. Interdisciplinary in approach and highly flexible in its range of applications, this book provides students and teachers with a text which supports learning and teaching across the whole range of introductory courses in English language, literature and culture.Key features:* Entries on over 100 common critical, theoretical and linguistic terms, each one including a definition, critical application, activities, discussion and further reading* An anthology of diverse and provocative texts representing non-literary and modern media texts as well as poetry, prose and drama* Introductions to the major theoretical positions and practical guidance on how to apply them* An historical survey of 'English' as a university and college subject, including an overview of present practices and future prospects* A supporting website at Oxford Brookes, linked to the Routledge website