ABSTRACT

This fully updated edition of Redesigning English explores the innovative uses of English from early manuscripts to post-colonial literature, creative writing and developments in new media. Focusing on how English has, and continues to evolve through its global status, there is a strong emphasis on the visual forms of language and communication, and on issues of identity and politics. New chapters for this edition include; what makes English into Art? A tongue for sighing, English manuscripts: the emergence of a visual identity, English in a globalized world.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|37 pages

What makes English into art?

chapter 2|36 pages

A tongue, for sighing

chapter 4|47 pages

Visual English

chapter 6|38 pages

English and new media

chapter 7|37 pages

Global English, global culture?