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    • A basic course in anthropological linguistics 

      Danesi, Marcel (editor) (Canadian Scholars’ Press Inc., 2004)
      This text constitutes a basic introduction to the subject matter and techniques of AL. Traditionally, anthropological linguists have aimed to document and study the languages of indigenous cultures, especially North American ...
    • A brief history of American literature 

      Gray, Richard J. (John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2011)
      Covers fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction, as well as looking at other forms of literature including folktales, spirituals, the detective story, the thriller and science fiction.
    • A companion to American literature and culture 

      Lauter, Paul (editor) (John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2010)
      Highlights the diverse voices that constitute American literature, embracing oral traditions, slave narratives, regional writing, literature of the environment, and more; Demonstrates that American literature was multicultural ...
    • A companion to the American short story 

      Bendixen, Alfred (editor); Nagel, James (editor) (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)
    • A companion to translation studies 

      Bermann, Sandra (editor); Porter, Catherine (editor) (John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2014)
      This companion offers a wide-ranging introduction to the rapidly expanding field of translation studies, bringing together some of the best recent scholarship to present its most important current themes Features new work ...
    • A companion to translation studies 

      Kuhiwczak, Piotr (editor); Littau, Karin (editor) (Multilingual Matters Ltd, 2007)
      It provides an authoritative guide to key approaches in translation studies. All of the essays are specially commissioned for this collection, and written by leading international experts in the field. The book is divided ...
    • A concise companion to postwar American literature and culture 

      Hendin, Josephine G. (editor) (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004)
    • A course in language teaching : practice of theory 

      Ur, Penny (Cambridge University Press, 1991)
      This important course provides a comprehensive basic introduction to teaching languages, for use in pre-service or early experience settings. It can be used by groups of teachers working with a trainer, or as a self-study ...
    • A course in language teaching : trainee book 

      Ur, Penny (Cambridge University Press, 1999)
      This important new course provides a comprehensive basic introduction to teaching languages, for use in pre-service or early experience settings. It can be used by groups of teachers working with a trainer, or as a self-study ...
    • A handbook of critical approaches to literature 

      Guerin, Wilfred L.; Labor, Earle; Morgan, Lee; Reesman, Jeanne; Willingham, John R. (Oxford University Press, 2011)
    • A history of English literature 

      Alexander, Michael (Macmillan International; Red Globe Press, 2013)
      Building on the book's established reputation and success, the third edition has been revised and updated throughout. It now provides a full final chapter on the contemporary scene, with more on genres and the impact of ...
    • A reader's companion to the short story in English 

      Fallon, Erin (editor); Feddersen, R. C. (editor); Kurtzleben, James (editor) (Greenwood Press, 2001)
    • A reference grammar of Japanese 

      Martin, Samuel Elmo (Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1987)
      Have you ever wondered about a Japanese sentence your textbook fails to explain? Do you feel unsure about the use of «wa,» «ga,» and «mo?» Or what the rules and meanings of words in their literary forms are? If so, you ...
    • A textbook of translation 

      Newmark, Peter (Longman, 1988)
      Part one consists of a comprehensive discussion of most subjects and problems that arise in translating: the process of translating, text analysis, translation methods, text as a translation unit, translation procedures, ...
    • About language : tasks for teachers of English 

      Thornburn, Scott (Cambridge University Press, 1997)
      This book asks: 'What is it that a teacher needs to know about English in order to teach it effectively?' It leads teachers to awareness of the language through a wide range of tasks which involve them in analysing English ...
    • Academic writing : a handbook for international students 

      Bailey, Stephen (Routledge, 2018)
      Now in its fifth edition, Academic Writing helps international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated, it is designed to let teachers and ...
    • Academic writing: a handbook for international students 

      Bailey, Stephen (Routledge, 2015)
      The four main parts of Academic Writing are: The writing process; Elements of writing; Vocabulary for writing; Writing models. Each part is divided into short units which contain examples, explanations and exercises, for ...
    • Advances in interpreting research : inquiry in action 

      Nicodemus, Brenda (editor); Swabey, Laurie (editor) (John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2011)
      With the growing emphasis on scholarship in interpreting, this collection tackles issues critical to the inquiry process — from theoretical orientations in Interpreting Studies to practical considerations for conducting a ...
    • Agents of translation 

      Milton, John; Bandia, Paul F. (John Benjamins Publishing Company, 2009)
      Agents of Translation contains thirteen case studies by internationally recognized scholars in which translation has been used as a way of influencing the target culture and furthering literary, political and personal ...