Introducing English Studies

From literary studies to digital humanities, Introducing English Studies is a complete introduction to the many fields and sub-disciplines of English studies for majors starting out in the subject for the first time.

The book covers topics including:

- history of English language and linguistics
- literature and literary criticism
- cinema and new media Studies
- composition and rhetoric
- creative and professional writing
- critical theory
- digital humanities

The book is organized around the central questions of the field and includes case studies demonstrating how assignments might be approached, as well as annotated guides to further reading to support more in-depth study. A glossary of key critical terms helps readers locate essential definitions quickly when studying and writing and revising essays. A supporting companion website also offers sample assignments and activities, examples of student writing, career guidance and weblinks.

De la studii literare la stiinte umaniste digitale, Introducing English Studies este o introducere completa la numeroasele domenii si subdiscipline ale studiilor engleze pentru majorii care incep in aceasta materie pentru prima data. Cartea acopera subiecte, inclusiv: - istoria limbii engleze si lingvistica - literatura si critica literara - cinema si noi media Studii - compozitie si retorica - scriere creativa si profesionala - teorie critica - stiinte digitale Cartea este organizata in jurul intrebarilor centrale ale domeniului si include studii de caz care demonstreaza modul in care ar putea fi abordate sarcinile, precum si ghiduri adnotate pentru lecturi suplimentare pentru a sustine un studiu mai aprofundat.