The essential guide to English studies / Peter Childs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Childs, Peter, 1962-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Study and teaching (Higher).

English language.

English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching (Higher).

Study skills--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Study skills.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, c2008.

Summary:

Focusing on what it means to study English in higher education, this book guides students through key aspects of English Studies including major topics and approaches, subject-specific study skills and assessment, including seminar presentations, assignments, and exams. Peter Childs offers down-to-earth practical guidance on developing the skills needed to succeed and includes coverage of literature, language and creative writing. This is an essential introduction to English Studies for students beginning their studies at university or college and anyone considering taking a degree in English.

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgements; PART ONE: The basics; PART TWO: Key skills; PART THREE: Assessment: making the grade; Notes; Further reading and resources; Glossary; A little test: answers; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [136]-146) and index.

ISBN:

9786612871139

9781282871137

1282871137

9781441107091

1441107096

OCLC:

676696319