Product Description

Designed to accompany students throughout the whole of their English degree, this is a one-stop reference for all the information they need, both on their subject and on the best way to go about studying it.

Combining a concise glossary of critical terms and theories, a guide to literary theorists, and a study skills guide in one, the companion is written with a real awareness of the needs of students today, and blends academic rigour with essential practical information.

The book is split into 5 main sections: A study guide takes the student through reading a text, preparing for courses, getting the most out of seminars and lectures, making presentations, finding and using secondary material, writing essays, and taking exams. Section 2 provides a guide to the use of electronic media - offering advice on finding information online, downloading texts and criticism, joining web and email discussion groups, and using online bibliographies. Section 3 is an introduction to literary theories and approaches. There is also a glossary of terms and a bibliographical section containing critical profiles of the key modern theorists. (20040910)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #141531 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 424 pages

Review
Clearly set out and there is likely to be something for everyone in most of the five sections. --Writing in Education

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Excellent introduction to the mechanics of degree-level study of literature - very practical. --(Professor M Moran, Brunel University, UK )

Review
Clearly set out and there is likely to be something for everyone in most of the five sections. (Writing in Education )

Excellent introduction to the mechanics of degree-level study of literature - very practical. (Professor M Moran, Brunel University, UK )

About the Author
Jeremy Hawthorn is Professor of Modern British Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant Overview of Literary Theories and Proponents
Sections three through five of this book should be at any Literature candidate's right hand. The overview of the development of literary theories and schools is clear, balanced, non-judgemntal, calm, and thorough, and information on the major proponents of theories and schools is an excellent starting point for further research, or just in understanding the names and theories tossed around so often within literary discussions. I cannot fault these sections.