English for Tomorrow
Open University Press
Published on 1. August 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-335-19780-4 (ISBN)
Description
Looking at present developments in English teaching, this study explores what the English curriculum might look like in the year 2010. The analysis is firmly rooted in present day classroom reality and is concerned with the changing nature of texts and our understanding of how they are composed.
Reviews / Votes
"English teachers will appreciate its attempt to address new literacies and new technologies lucidly and to sharpen the awareness of contemporary debate." - The English & Media Magazine"...every head of English should earmark some hard-earnedcapitation for this book and require all members of the department toread it." - Education Today "This is an interesting and refreshing book...Everyone concerned with the future of English teaching should take time to consider the ideas in this bookcarefully." - The use of EnglishMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Milton Keynes
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
230 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-335-19780-4 (9780335197804)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
English in the 21st century; the context for English; writing and reading - texts and technologies; a framework for English; English in practice; into the 21st century.