How Texts Work by Adrian Beard

How Texts Work by Adrian Beard

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Summary

Explore differences and similarities between different types of texts, based around the skills specified in the assessment objectives for AS and A2 level English.

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How Texts Work by Adrian Beard

How Texts Work: explores the ways in which we categorize texts reveals the limitations of some of the polarisations we use to categorize texts analyzes a wide variety of texts from a range of genres and periods, from Ibsen's A Doll's House to an 18-30s brochure, Internet chatrooms and George Bush's September 11 speech offers a step-by-step guide to approaching texts and structuring a response can be used as both a course stimulus and a revision tool. Written by an experienced teacher, author and AS and A2 level examiner, How Texts Work is an essential resource for all students of AS and A2 level English Language, English Literature, and English Language and Literature.

'How Texts Workoffers good ideas for introduction to language study, and a clear accessible framework for analysis' - Jane Bluett, EnglishDramaMedia

Adrian Beard was until recently Head of English at Gosforth High School, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and now works at the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. He is a Chief Examiner for AS/A Level English Literature.
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ISBN 13 9780415286350
ISBN 10 0415286352
Title How Texts Work
Author Adrian Beard
Series Routledge A Level English Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2003-05-08
Number of pages 104
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.