The Routledge Companion to English Studies

English today is a “global phenomenon”, studied in a linguistic and literary context by students from many different social, cultural and educational backgrounds. English Studies, therefore, is no longer confined to the traditional academia of native English speakers, but incorporates a broad range of international languages and modern concepts, such as digital literacy, semiotics and sociolinguistics. With over 30 articles from British and international contributors, exploring 4 key aspects of English Studies in the twenty-first century and how the academic field has evolved, editors Constant Leung and Brian Street have compiled a current and comprehensive study guide for university students...