Language Through Literature: An Introduction (Interface) - Hardcover

Simpson, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415149630 ISBN 13: 9780415149631

Publisher: Routledge, 1996

Synopsis

Paul Simpson provides a definitive introduction to the English language through the medium of English Literature. Through the use of illustrations from poetry, prose and drama, this book offers a lively and accessible guide to important concepts and techniques in English language study. Each chapter: * develops a particular topic in language through a series of practical tasks * provides points for further discussion * includes project work for use individually, or as part of a group. Students will find the author's selection and presentation of topics helpful, as he progressively widens the scope of topics through from single words to the structure of whole conversations. By developing practical activities designed for the study of English Language, this book goes way beyond pure linguistic description, and will be an invaluable aid for the beginner student of the English language.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Simpson is a Lecturer in the School of English at Queen’s University, Belfast. His previous publications include Language, Ideology and Point of View (1993).

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415149630
• ISBN 13: 9780415149631
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 238