English in Practice: In Pursuit of English Studies, Edition 2
Dec 2013 · A&C Black
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Fully revised and updated, this new edition of English in Practice continues to be an essential practical guide to studying English at University. It is for all those who are about to embark on an English degree or are in the midst of completing one, and for those who want to re-engage with their reasons for teaching it.
The second edition now includes new chapters offering practical advice on writing undergraduate dissertations and on taking your studies beyond undergraduate level, as well as a thoroughly updated chapter on getting the most of out of online resources. Written by an experienced writer and teacher, the book also covers such topics as:
• Reading and interpretation
• English and Creative Writing
• Literary criticism and theory
• The English language
• Exploring historical contexts
• Constructing an essay
Including an annotated guide to further reading, English in Practice is an important resource for students keen to succeed in their study of English at University.
The second edition now includes new chapters offering practical advice on writing undergraduate dissertations and on taking your studies beyond undergraduate level, as well as a thoroughly updated chapter on getting the most of out of online resources. Written by an experienced writer and teacher, the book also covers such topics as:
• Reading and interpretation
• English and Creative Writing
• Literary criticism and theory
• The English language
• Exploring historical contexts
• Constructing an essay
Including an annotated guide to further reading, English in Practice is an important resource for students keen to succeed in their study of English at University.
Fully revised and updated, this new edition of English in Practice continues to be an essential practical guide to studying English at University. It is for all those who are about to embark on an English degree or are in the midst of completing one, and for those who want to re-engage with their...
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About the author
Peter Barry is Professor of English at Aberystwyth University, UK. He is author of Literature in Contexts (2007) and Reading Poetry (2012).
Peter Barry is Professor of English at Aberystwyth University, UK. He is author of Literature in Contexts (2007) and Reading Poetry (2012).
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