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This text explores a range of strategies, both institutional and
individual, which have been developed by academic and support
staff, to foster the kind of atmosphere, facilities and attitudes
in relation to learning which support systems.
This book examines the connections and conversations between women
writers from the twentieth century and the twenty-first century.
The essays consider the ways in which twenty-first-century women
writers look back and respond to their predecessors within the
field of contemporary women’s writing. The book looks back to the
foundations of contemporary women’s writing and also considers
how this category may be defined in future decades. We ask how
writers and readers have interpreted ‘the contemporary’, a
moving target and an often-contentious term, especially in light of
feminist theory and criticism of the late twentieth century.
Writing about the relationships between women’s writings is an
always-vital, ongoing political project with a rich history. These
essays argue that establishing and defining the contemporary is,
for women writers, another ongoing political project to which this
collection of essays aims, in part, to contribute.
Focuses on research conducted into the experiences of rural
students in South Africa; foregrounding decolonial perspectives on
their negotiation of the transition and access to higher education
- a significantly under researched field Complex issues of
international collaborative research are foregrounded and reflected
upon critically, highlighting the potential for re-colonisation
when research is funded by the Global North. This will make it
useful for students and researchers studying this area.
Particularly those in education, international development and
social justice. Is methodologically innovative - the use of
participatory research with students as co-researchers and
co-researchers documenting their own learning experiences and
transitions to university using a variety of media and made digital
documentaries
Focuses on research conducted into the experiences of rural
students in South Africa; foregrounding decolonial perspectives on
their negotiation of the transition and access to higher education
- a significantly under researched field Complex issues of
international collaborative research are foregrounded and reflected
upon critically, highlighting the potential for re-colonisation
when research is funded by the Global North. This will make it
useful for students and researchers studying this area.
Particularly those in education, international development and
social justice. Is methodologically innovative - the use of
participatory research with students as co-researchers and
co-researchers documenting their own learning experiences and
transitions to university using a variety of media and made digital
documentaries
Working One-to-One with Students is written for Higher Education
academics, adjuncts, teaching assistants and research students who
are looking for guidance inside and outside the classroom. This
book is a jargon-free, practical guide to improving one-to-one
teaching, covering a wide range of teaching contexts, including
mentoring students and staff, supervising dissertations and how to
approach informal meetings outside of lectures. Written in an
engaging, accessible style and grounded in experience, this book
offers a combination of practical advice backed by relevant
learning theory. Featuring a wealth of case studies and useful
resources, the book covers areas including: Au Supporting students
Au Encouraging independent learning Mentoring coaching and personal
tutoring Au Developing peer groups and buddying programmes Au
Dealing with diversity, difficult students and ethical dilemmas Au
supervising the undergraduate dissertation Supervising
postgraduates in the arts, social sciences and sciences. Thisbook
is a short, snappy, practical guide that covers this key element of
a lecturerƒ?Ts work. In the spirit of the series (KEY GUIDES FOR
EFFECTIVE TEACHING in HIGHER EDUCATION) this book covers relevant
theory that effectively informs practice.
This text explores a range of strategies, both institutional and
individual, which have been developed by academic and support
staff, to foster the kind of atmosphere, facilities and attitudes
in relation to learning which support systems.
This book offers new insights on socially and culturally engaged
Gothic ghost stories by twentieth century and contemporary female
writers; including Shirley Jackson, Angela Carter, Toni Morrison,
Ali Smith, Susan Hill, Catherine Lim, Kate Mosse, Daphne du
Maurier, Helen Dunmore, Michele Roberts, and Zheng Cho. Through the
ghostly body, possessions and visitations, women's ghost stories
expose links between the political and personal, genocides and
domestic tyrannies, providing unceasing reminders of violence and
violations. Women, like ghosts, have historically lurked in the
background, incarcerated in domestic spaces and roles by familial
and hereditary norms. They have been disenfranchised legally and
politically, sold on dreams of romance and domesticity. Like
unquiet spirits that cannot be silenced, women's ghost stories
speak the unspeakable, revealing these contradictions and
oppressions. Wisker's book demonstrates that in terms of women's
ghost stories, there is much to point the spectral finger at and
much to speak out about.
This book contains a lively and wide ranging collection of critical
essays on Black women's writing from Afro-American, African, South
African, British and Caribbean novelists, poets, short story
writers and a dramatist. The contributors are black and white,
female and male, academics and readers who chart their engagement
with and enjoyment of the texts of some of the key figures in black
women's writing across several continents.
This book contains a lively and wide ranging collection of critical
essays on Black women's writing from Afro-American, African, South
African, British and Caribbean novelists, poets, short story
writers and a dramatist. The contributors are black and white,
female and male, academics and readers who chart their engagement
with and enjoyment of the texts of some of the key figures in black
women's writing across several continents.
This is a comprehensive guide to planning and producing
high-quality dissertations, written assignments and project reports
at undergraduate level. It supports students of all disciplines
through each stage of the research process, from drafting questions
and reviewing the literature through to collecting data and
presenting their work. It provides practical guidance on common
problems, including writer's block and managing deadlines, and
contextualises this with examples of real students' experience of
research. This text will be invaluable to undergraduate students
undertaking academic research in all subject areas. New to this
Edition: - Features new and updated content on the internet and
critical thinking, and analytical skills in relation to developing
and following through with a research agenda
Working One-to-One with Students is written for Higher Education
academics, adjuncts, teaching assistants and research students who
are looking for guidance inside and outside the classroom. This
book is a jargon-free, practical guide to improving one-to-one
teaching, covering a wide range of teaching contexts, including
mentoring students and staff, supervising dissertations and how to
approach informal meetings outside of lectures. Written in an
engaging, accessible style and grounded in experience, this book
offers a combination of practical advice backed by relevant
learning theory. Featuring a wealth of case studies and useful
resources, the book covers areas including: Au Supporting students
Au Encouraging independent learning Mentoring coaching and personal
tutoring Au Developing peer groups and buddying programmes Au
Dealing with diversity, difficult students and ethical dilemmas Au
supervising the undergraduate dissertation Supervising
postgraduates in the arts, social sciences and sciences. Thisbook
is a short, snappy, practical guide that covers this key element of
a lecturerƒ?Ts work. In the spirit of the series (KEY GUIDES FOR
EFFECTIVE TEACHING in HIGHER EDUCATION) this book covers relevant
theory that effectively informs practice.
Essays illustrating the range and diversity of post-1970 British
women writers. Despite the enduring popularity of contemporary
women's writing, British women writers have received scant critical
attention. They tend to be overshadowed by their American
counterparts in the media and have come to be represented within
the academy almost exclusively by Angela Carter and Jeanette
Winterson. This collection celebrates the range and diversity of
contemporary (post-1970) British women writers. It challenges
misconceptions about the natureand scope of fiction by women
writers working in Britain - commonly dismissed as parochial,
insular, dreary and domestic - and seeks to expand conventional
definitions of "British" by exploring how issues of nationality
intersectwith gender, class, race and sexuality. Writers covered
include Pat Barker, A.L. Kennedy, Maggie Gee, Rukhsana Ahmad, Joan
Riley, Jennifer Johnston, Ellen Galford, Susan Hill, Fay Weldon,
Emma Tennant, and Helen Fielding. Contributors: DAVID ELLIS, CLARE
HANSON, MAROULA JOANNOU, PAULINA PALMER, EMMA PARKER, FELICITY
ROSSLYN, CHRISTIANE SCHLOTE, JOHN SEARS, ELUNED SUMMERS-BREMNER,
IMELDA WHELEHAN, GINA WISKER.
This is an up-to-date readers guide to Atwood's contemporary
classic covering contexts, themes and criticism. Margaret Atwood's
popular dystopian novel "A Handmaid's Tale", engages the reader
with a broad range of issues relating to power, gender and
religious politics. This guide provides an overview of the key
critical debates and interpretations of the novel and encourages
you to engage with key questions and readings in your reading of
the text. It includes discussion of key themes and concepts
including: representation of women's roles, gender, sexuality and
power; language, style and form; dystopias and genre fictions; and,
power, control and religious fundamentalism. Combining helpful
guidance on reading Atwood's text with overviews of significant
stylistic and thematic issues and an introduction to criticism,
this is an ideal companion to reading and studying "A Handmaid's
Tale". "Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and
accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy.
Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of
key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading,
guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They
provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate
students.
This is an up-to-date readers guide to Atwood's contemporary
classic covering contexts, themes and criticism. Margaret Atwood's
popular dystopian novel "A Handmaid's Tale", engages the reader
with a broad range of issues relating to power, gender and
religious politics. This guide provides an overview of the key
critical debates and interpretations of the novel and encourages
you to engage with key questions and readings in your reading of
the text. It includes discussion of key themes and concepts
including: representation of women's roles, gender, sexuality and
power; language, style and form; dystopias and genre fictions; and,
power, control and religious fundamentalism. Combining helpful
guidance on reading Atwood's text with overviews of significant
stylistic and thematic issues and an introduction to criticism,
this is an ideal companion to reading and studying "A Handmaid's
Tale". "Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and
accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy.
Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of
key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading,
guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They
provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate
students.
A student guide to this popular literary genre. Contains tips and
further reading for successful study at undergraduate level. A
series of introductory books, the Genre Series offers students,
writers and academics a window into some of the most popular
topics, styles and periods in literature. Designed to be
user-friendly, each volume shares the same structure, including: A
broad definition of the genre and its essential elements A timeline
of historical developments Critical concerns to bear in mind while
reading Detailed readings of several key texts In-depth analysis of
major themes and issues Signposts for further study A summary of
the most important criticism in the field A glossary of terms An
annotated, critical reading list. Authors covered in this volume
include William Peter Blatty, Ira Levine, Bram Stoker, Shirley
Jackson, Angela Carter, Mary Shelley, Stephen King, Anne Rice and
Washington Irving.
This comprehensive handbook will guide readers through the process
of publishing their research. It helps readers to establish
successful writing practices and habits which will enable them to
write well, complete their work to a high standard and have their
work published. Drawing on her experience as a writer, editor and
supervisor, Gina Wisker covers the practicalities of writing and
provides tried-and-tested techniques for managing time, overcoming
writer's block and developing a confident academic voice. This book
is ideal for postgraduates, academics, researchers and
professionals wishing to write effectively and share their work
with others through academic publication.
This lively and rigorous book provides guidance on planning and
conducting postgraduate research. Divided into four parts, each of
which looks at a different stage of the process, it covers
everything from choosing a research area and selecting appropriate
methodologies to analysing data and learning from feedback.
Chapters contain both active and reflective tasks to help readers
develop the skills needed to produce a high-quality dissertation or
thesis and offer supportive advice on establishing successful
working relationships with supervisors and peers. Clear and
accessible in its approach, this book is an indispensable
introduction to successful research for postgraduates of all
disciplines.
Key Concepts in Postcolonial Literature provides an overview of the
main themes, issues and critical perspectives that have had the
greatest effect on postcolonial literatures. Discussing historical,
cultural and contextual background, it contains selected work of
some of the major writers from this period.
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