Introducing English Studies

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 humanitiesThe 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.

About the author

Tonya Krouse is Professor of English at Northern Kentucky University, USA. She is the author of The Opposite of Desire: Sex and Pleasure in the Modernist Novel (2009).Tamara F. O'Callaghan is Professor of English at Northern Kentucky University, USA. She is the author of Eleanor of Aquitaine: Lord and Lady (2003).

Product details

• Authors: Professor Tonya Krouse, Professor Tonya (Northern Kentucky University Krouse, Tonya Krouse, Professor Tamara F. O'Callaghan, Professor Tamara F. (Northern Kentucky University O'Callaghan, Tamara F O'Callaghan, Tamara F. O'Callaghan
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2020
• EAN: 9781350055407
• ISBN: 978-1-350-05540-7
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 232 mm x 156 mm x 18 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Guides > Law, job, finance > Training, job, career; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies; English, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Literary Criticism & Collections, Literature & literary studies, Educational: English Literature, Educational: First / native language: Literature studies, Biography, Literature and Literary studies