Language Through Literature: An Introduction (Interface) - Softcover

Simpson, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415149649 ISBN 13: 9780415149648

Publisher: Routledge, 1996

Synopsis

An introduction to the English language through the medium of English literature. Through the use of examples from poetry, prose and drama, this work offers a guide to the concepts and techniques in English language study. Each chapter: develops a particular topic through a series of practical tasks; provides points for further discussion; includes project work for use individually, or as part of a group; and contains a glossary of technical terms and suggestions for follow-up activities. By developing practical activities designed for the study of English language, this work goes way beyond pure linguistic description, and should be a useful aid for the beginner student of the English language. This book also contains a teacher's appendix which offers advice on the design and implementation of workshop activities on language.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Simpson is a Lecturer in the School of English at Queen's University, Belfast.

Review:

'It's language is clear and the reading is highly enjoyable. A very useful book for both English speaking and EFL students' - Sonia Zyngier

'Introduces many ideas as to how to make language study and language teaching a lively and effective process ... Language Through Literature is a genuinly accessible textbook which brings entertainment and excitement into the language class.' - - Language and Literature 1998

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0415149649
• ISBN 13: 9780415149648
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240