English in Practice

2nd edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781780930336
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd edition
DEWEY: 420.71041
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: viii, 264
Weight: 374g
Height: 216mm
Width: 178mm
Spine width: 16mm