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    Literature, the humanities, and humanity

    Literature, the humanities, and humanity

    "Literature, the Humanities, and Humanity attempts to make the study of literature more than simply another school subject that students have to take. At a time when all subjects seem to be valued only for their testability, this book tries to show the value of reading and studying literature, even earlier literature. It shows students, some of whom will themselves become teachers, that literature actually has something to say to them. Furthermore, it shows that literature is meant to be enjoyed, that, as the Roman poet Horace (and his Renaissance disciple Sir Philip Sidney) said, the functions of literature are to teach and to delight. The book will also be useful to teachers who want to convey their passion for literature to their students. After an introductory chapter that offers advice on how to read (and teach) literature, the book consists of a series of chapters that examine individual literary works ranging from The Iliad to Charles Dickens' Bleak House. These chapters can not substitute for reading the actual works. Rather they are intended to help students read those works. They are attempts to demystify the act of reading and to show that these works, whether they are nearly three thousand or less than two hundred years old, still have important things to say to contemporary readers."--BCcampus website.

    Subjects:
    English Literature
    Keywords:
    Textbooks Literature
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    Writing and Literature: Composition as Inquiry, Learning, Thinking, and Communication

    Writing and Literature: Composition as Inquiry, Learning, Thinking, and Communication

    In the age of Buzzfeeds, hashtags, and Tweets, students are increasingly favoring conversational writing and regarding academic writing as less pertinent in their personal lives, education, and future careers. Writing and Literature: Composition as Inquiry, Learning, Thinking and Communication connects students with works and exercises and promotes student learning that is kairotic and constructive. Dr. Tanya Long Bennett, professor of English at the University of North Georgia, poses questions that encourage active rather than passive learning. Furthering ideas presented in Contribute a Verse: A Guide to First-Year Composition as a complimentary companion, Writing and Literature builds a new conversation covering various genres of literature and writing. Students learn the various writing styles appropriate for analyzing, addressing, and critiquing these genres including poetry, novels, dramas, and research writing. The text and its pairing of helpful visual aids throughout emphasizes the importance of critical reading and analysis in producing a successful composition. Writing and Literature is a refreshing textbook that links learning, literature, and life.

    Subjects:
    English Language and English Literature
    Keywords:
    Criticism interpretation etc. Composition (Language arts) Textbooks Literature
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    Literature and Form

    Literature and Form

    Lecture series looking at key concepts in studying Literature; including lectures on the concept of unreliable narrators to theory of comparative literature. This series was filmed in the English Faculty in Trinity Term 2012

    Subjects:
    Comparative Literature and English Literature
    Keywords:
    Literature Comparative literature
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    OAPEN Library (Literature & Literary Studies)

    OAPEN Library (Literature & Literary Studies)

    The OAPEN Library contains freely accessible academic books, mainly in the area of humanities and social sciences.

    Subjects:
    Language and Languages and English Literature
    Keywords:
    Literature
    Resource Type:
    e-book