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1 online resource (158 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-146) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I: What, How, Where and Why?: A student's introduction; 1. What is English in Higher Education?; 2. How is HE English different from your studies so far?; 3. Where is English in the Curriculum?: English and other Subjects; 4. Why English Studies?; Part II: Developing Advanced Study Skills; 5. Reading; 6. Research; 7. Writing; 8. Note-taking, lectures, and revision; Part III: Making the grade: Handling Assessment; 9. Seminars/Presentations; 10. Close Textual Analysis; 11. Assignments; 12. Conclusion: Using the Examples of English Language and Creative Writing; Further Reading and Resources; Glossary; Index. |
| 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. |
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Use copy Restrictions unspecified MiAaHDL |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. [S.l.] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL |
| System Details |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
| Processing Action |
digitized 2010 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve MiAaHDL |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
English language -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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English language -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
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English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher)
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English language -- Rhetoric -- Study and teaching (Higher) |
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Study skills -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Study skills. |
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Electronic books.
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Lehrbuch.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Childs, Peter, 1962- Essential guide to English studies. London ; New York : Continuum, ©2008 9780826488183 (DLC) 2008026927 (OCoLC)182731901 |
| ISBN |
9781441107091 (electronic book) |
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1441107096 (electronic book) |
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9780826488183 |
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0826488188 |
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9780826488190 |
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0826488196 |
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