English in Practice: In Pursuit of English Studies

by Peter Barry

This book examines the practice of studying English, and the theory underlying that practice. Peter Barry examines how almost everything but the name of the discipline has changed during its short lifetime. He explores the core activities involved in ""doing"" English today, and looks well beyond the close reading of texts. He guides the reader through some of the most contested issues in the subject and surveys areas that have newly come under the banner of "English."

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2003

About the author

Peter Barry is Professor of English at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth

Reviews

[stephani iris · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read chunks of this throughout the semester for required reading assignments - disliked most of what I read. The author is clearly misogynistic and the narration treats the reader like they're starting their English studies from ground 0, as in kindergarten. Nah nah nah not it y'all

[Lief · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book serves as a good seminar in general English studies. The author keeps a light tone throughout, but also incorporates examples that add insight to the topics he discusses. I recommend it for any who want a brief overview of directions they could go in studying the subject.

[drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is fucking dope. i'm pissed it took my teachers until junior year to assign it.