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Teaching English Language and Literature 16-19

Innovative Approaches for the English Classroom

Marcello Giovanelli editor Megan Mansworth editor Felicity Titjen editor Furzeen Ahmed editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:29th Oct '20

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A practical guide for educators, Teaching English Language and Literature 16-19 explores innovative approaches in the English classroom.

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of an integrated language and literature approach tailored for the 16-19 English classroom. It articulates the pedagogical advantages of studying a unified English curriculum at the post-16 level. The text is enriched with case studies that showcase innovative classroom practices across various topics and text types, making it a valuable resource for educators.

Teaching English Language and Literature 16-19 also delves into the identity of the subject, providing a scholarly yet practical overview that is beneficial for both new and experienced teachers. Contributions from practicing educators and higher education professionals with extensive post-16 classroom experience enhance the book's credibility and relevance. The diverse literature referenced throughout supports the discussions and recommendations presented.

The book covers a wide range of teaching topics, including mind style in contemporary fiction, comparative poetry analysis, insights from linguistic cohesion, and fostering criticality through creative responses. It is designed to complement two other titles in the NATE series, making Teaching English Language and Literature 16-19 an essential companion for all A-level English teachers, regardless of their experience level. This resource aims to inspire and equip educators to effectively engage their students in the study of English.

"This book is an excellent addition to any English teacher’s bookshelf. Its informative introduction provides a very engaging overview of historical approaches to English teaching, successfully persuading readers of the importance of stylistics and offering a strong platform for the chapters that follow. Chapters all share good practice, offer practical steps to take in lessons and helpfully follow a teacher’s train of thought regarding teacher and student tasks.

The book acts as a great support and coach for practitioners, experienced or otherwise. Some chapters are must-reads and, where others explore more challenging concepts, you are carefully guided by relatable and reliable authors. Crucially, it offers very clear, practical teaching of language and demonstrates how to put it into action in analytical and creative tasks that students will find engaging. It is, however, more than a ‘how to teach this book’ guide. Each short and accessible chapter provides rigorous academic and pedagogical context. The reader is left educated and feels reassured.

Notably, this book gives welcome time and space to unpacking and exploring some of the key introductory ideas to be found in current textbooks. This text is a very different next step on from that and will be welcomed by teachers who might be overwhelmed by the idea of teaching literature through language, or who seek fresh thinking on approaches to familiar literary texts." - Nick King, King George V College, Southport, UK

"This fascinating collection of essays seeks to bridge what Giovanelli describes as ‘the lang-lit problem’ in the teaching of English. It traces some of the historical routes of this dichotomy, arguing that stylistics can bring an extra dimension to the teaching of texts and students’ understanding of them. These approaches are exemplified through practical examples from a diverse range of texts including The Kite Runner, Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, A Streetcar Named Desire and an assortment of poetry. Thoughtful and dynamic, this is a great starting point for any teacher of English at A-level." - Rachel Roberts, University of Reading, UK

"In 1921, Sir Henry Newbolt wrote that a university School of English should comprise both language and literature. Yet today university English is usually defined as English Literature, while language study in schools is often subsidiary to the study of literary works. This book outlines the historical development of this compartmentalisation and shows how integrated study could offer students a much richer and more useful experience by revealing the grammar of the literary and non-literary text. Fifteen case studies by practitioners in post-16 English education demonstrate how this can be done. It will be of enormous interest and help to teachers of English at every level." - John Hodgson, University of the West of England, UK


"This book is an excellent addition to any English teacher’s bookshelf. Its informative introduction provides a very engaging overview of historical approaches to English teaching, successfully persuading readers of the importance of stylistics and offering a strong platform for the chapters that follow. Chapters all share good practice, offer practical steps to take in lessons and helpfully follow a teacher’s train of thought regarding teacher and student tasks.

The book acts as a great support and coach for practitioners, experienced or otherwise. Some chapters are must-reads and, where others explore more challenging concepts, you are carefully guided by relatable and reliable authors. Crucially, it offers very clear, practical teaching of language and demonstrates how to put it into action in analytical and creative tasks that students will find engaging. It is, however, more than a ‘how to teach this book’ guide. Each short and accessible chapter provides rigorous academic and pedagogical context. The reader is left educated and feels reassured.

Notably, this book gives welcome time and space to unpacking and exploring some of the key introductory ideas to be found in current textbooks. This text is a very different next step on from that and will be welcomed by teachers who might be overwhelmed by the idea of teaching literature through language, or who seek fresh thinking on approaches to familiar literary texts." - Nick King, King George V College, Southport, UK

"This fascinating collection of essays seeks to bridge what Giovanelli describes as ‘the lang-lit problem’ in the teaching of English. It traces some of the historical routes of this dichotomy, arguing that stylistics can bring an extra dimension to the teaching of texts and students’ understanding of them. These approaches are exemplified through practical examples from a diverse range of texts including The Kite Runner, Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, A Streetcar Named Desire and an assortment of poetry. Thoughtful and dynamic, this is a great starting point for any teacher of English at A-level." - Rachel Roberts, University of Reading, UK

"In 1921, Sir Henry Newbolt wrote that a university School of English should comprise both language and literature. Yet today university English is usually defined as English Literature, while language study in schools is often subsidiary to the study of literary works. This book outlines the historical development of this compartmentalisation and shows how integrated study could offer students a much richer and more useful experience by revealing the grammar of the literary and non-literary text. Fifteen case studies by practitioners in post-16 English education demonstrate how this can be done. It will be of enormous interest and help to teachers of English at every level." - John Hodgson, University of the West of England, UK

"This is a valuable contribution to A Level English teaching and one that has already informed my teaching and thinking about the subject and will no doubt do the same for many others." - Dan Clayton, Teaching English (NATE)

ISBN: 9780367322045

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 453g

152 pages