Comparing Texts

Informationen zum Autor Nicola Onyett is an experienced A level examiner! moderator and coursework advisor. Previously Head of English at Queen Margaret's School in York she now teaches in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of York. Zusammenfassung This book provides students with the practical skills they need to compare both literary and non-literary texts for A level coursework and examinations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1. Genre Text Conventions Case Study: The Recipe Genre. Conclusion. Summary. 2. Theme Bridging the Gap between Texts. Case Study: Single Parents and their Children. Bleak House in Context. Choosing Your Own Theme. Conclusion Summary. 3. Linked and Labelled Texts Labelling Texts. The 'Great Tradition' and Cultural Capital. Problems with the Labelling Process. Case Study: The Romantic Movement. The Romantic Background and the Age of Revolution. The Byronic Hero. Romantic Texts in Context. Key Contextual Questions. Extension Exercise: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Conclusion. Summary. 4. Sources and Adaptations Parody Case Study: Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones's Diary. Comparing Form, Structure and Language. Interpretations of Texts. The Writer's Context. The Text's Context. The Reader's Context. The Readings Context. Conclusion. Summary. 5. Comparing Texts in Examinations Case Study 1: Comparing Literary Texts. Case Study 2: Comparing Non-Literary Texts. Conclusion: Comparing Texts in Examinations - Methods and Approaches. Summary. Suggestions for Answers. Glossary

Product details

• Authors: Nicola Onyett, Nicola (University of York Onyett, Onyett Nicola
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.12.2004
• EAN: 9780415328593
• ISBN: 978-0-415-32859-3
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Routledge A Level English Guides
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Discourse Analysis, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Language: history & general works, Literary studies: general, Semantics, discourse analysis, stylistics, Language: history and general works