ABSTRACT

Doing English Language provides a concise, lively and accessible introduction to the field of English Language studies for readers who are interested in taking courses at university level.

This book addresses the fundamental questions about studying English Language, including:

  • How is English Language studied and researched?
  • Which subject areas does English Language draw on?
  • How are different topics approached?
  • How is the study of English Language relevant to real world contexts?
  • What careers can English Language lead to?

Written by an experienced teacher, researcher, and examiner, Doing English Language is both an essential guide for students at pre-university stage and a course companion for undergraduates choosing options within a degree programme.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction: What is ‘English'?

chapter 4|33 pages

Areas of Linguistics

chapter 5|22 pages

Areas of Literary and Media Studies

chapter 6|10 pages

Areas of Creative Writing

chapter 7|9 pages

Metalanguage

chapter 8|13 pages

Interdisciplinarity and Applied Studies

chapter 9|14 pages

Research methods for English Language

chapter 10|4 pages

Careers for students of English Language

chapter 11|6 pages

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