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Now in its 37th edition, this title is a comprehensive and
practical source of biographical information on the key
personalities and organizations of the literary world, whether
world-famous or lesser known. This descriptive directory is revised
annually by our editorial team and all entrants are given the
opportunity to update their career details, publications and
contact information. International in scope and covering all
literary genres, this title will prove an invaluable acquisition
for public and academic libraries, journalists, television and
radio companies, PR companies, literary organizations and anyone
needing up-to-date information in this field.
*1. This is the only textbook on the market that takes a critical
look at modern translation theory. *2. It is ideal for translation
theory modules which are part of every translation studies course
*3. Unlike other textbooks, it has a very clear focus on theories,
includes succinct explanations and has engaging pedagogy.
Thinking About Stories is a fun and thought-provoking introduction
to philosophical questions about narrative fiction in its many
forms, from highbrow literature to pulp fiction to the latest shows
on Netflix. Written by philosophers Samuel Lebens and Tatjana von
Solodkoff, it engages with fundamental questions about fiction,
like: What is it? What does it give us? Does a story need a
narrator? And why do sad stories make us cry if we know they
aren’t real? The format of the book emulates a lively, verbal
exchange: each chapter has only one author while the other appears
spontaneously in dialogues in the text along the way, raising
questions and voicing criticisms, and inviting responses from their
co-author. This unique format allows readers to feel like they are
a part of the conversation about the philosophical foundations of
some of the fictions in their own lives. Key Features Draws on a
wide range of types of narrative fiction, from Harry Potter to
Breakfast of Champions to Parks and Recreation. Explores how
fiction, despite its detachment from truth, is often best able to
teach us important things about the world in which we live.
Concludes by asking in the final chapter whether we all might be
fictions. Includes bibliographies and suggested reading lists in
each chapter
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
Putting Critical Language Pedagogy into Practice explores the
practice of language teaching through the lens of critical
pedagogy, reflexivity, and the importance of reflexivity for
teacher development. It also shows how these reflexive practices
can contribute to more inclusivity and decolonization of the
curriculum. A range of experts argue persuasively for
epistemological reflexivity in practice and demonstrate how to
implement this critical thinking into daily instructional practice.
Each chapter is structured around three themes in order to help
readers connect challenging theoretical ideas into day to day
teaching practice: Reflection - The author's story and issue of
concern Epistemic Reflexivity - personal epistemologies reflecting
on the social conditions influencing the theory underpinning that
author's practices Resolved action - how the epistemic reflexivity
leads to purposeful decision-making enacted in classroom contexts.
Original, thoughtful and challenging, this text is fascinating and
instructional reading for language education advanced students,
researchers and practitioners.
Combines research with pedagogy to provide an accessible and
comprehensive introduction to the topic for students approaching it
for the first time. With a focus on the cognitive side of language
contact, drawing on the closely related subjects of bilingualism
and multilingualism, this textbook will also appeal to students
beyond those taking Language Contact modules, on modules such as
Bilingualism and SLA. The closest competitors all published at
least 11 years ago, so this will be far and away the most
up-to-date textbook on the market, combining cutting-edge insights
from research with a core grounding in the subject.
The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series,
previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth
Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes
since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of
Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the
Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth
century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political
theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are
published in English or French.
The authors are outstanding scholars engaged in the study of
language varieties spoken in 'convergence areas' in which speakers
are multilingual in languages of at least two but sometimes all
three language families. Many of the contributions present new data
collected in fieldwork. The geographic area covered is Western and
Central Asia where varieties of Iranian, Semitic and Turkic
languages have entered into many different types of contact. The
intricate linguistic contact situations demonstrate highly
interesting convergence phenomena.
First Published in 1966. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
White Women Writing White is a provocative analysis of the works of selected South African women writers, examining the ways in which each deals with concepts of white identity. Drawing on a range of source materials, from popular novels (Pamela Jooste and Susan Mann) and magazine columns (Marianne Thamm) to major works such as A Change of Tongue (Antjie Krog) and short stories by Nadine Gordimer and Marlene van Niekerk, this book seeks to tease out the
hidden meanings and assumptions in the ways these writers have portrayed the white South African experience.
White Women Writing White is an important addition to the internationally growing field of whiteness studies, which views white identity as a social construct. In this respect, the title also reflects a particular current in post-colonial studies; instead of subjecting the Other to detailed analysis, this line of study examines the often unspoken assumption that whiteness is the norm by which all experiences are measured.
Although primarily aimed at an academic readership, this forceful and thought-provoking book is sure to interest anyone with an eye on developments and critical perspectives in South African literature.
A student-friendly introduction to undertaking a TESOL/Applied
Linguistics MA which features practical advice, exercises and
answer keys making it ideal for postgraduate students studying in
this area. The book is very practical in nature and online support
material features recordings of lectures so students can practise
their listening skills in real-world scenarios which is essential
given the continuing focus on online teaching. Written by a teacher
with over 30 years’ experience of teaching EFL students and
featuring material that has been trialled with students, this book
will meet and support the needs of international students on MAs in
TESOL and Applied Linguistics.
*The first book to provide an accessible introduction to
translation for the non-specialist reader, covering what
translation is rather than a course on how to do it *designed
specifically for elective courses on translation, typically open to
students in any degree course, regardless of their primary
discipline of study *provides a number of pedagogical resources for
both online courses and self-study, including videos, powerpoint
slides and activities in multiple languages
In almost all critical writings on the horror film, woman is
conceptualised only as victim. In The Monstrous-Feminine Barbara
Creed challenges this patriarchal view by arguing that the
prototype of all definitions of the monstrous is the female
reproductive body. With close reference to a number of classic
horror films including the Alien trilogy, The Exorcist and Psycho,
Creed analyses the seven `faces' of the monstrous-feminine: archaic
mother, monstrous womb, vampire, witch, possessed body, monstrous
mother and castrator. Her argument that man fears woman as
castrator, rather than as castrated, questions not only Freudian
theories of sexual difference but existing theories of
spectatorship and fetishism, providing a provocative re-reading of
classical and contemporary film and theoretical texts.
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