Texts Through HistoryTexts Through History: * provides students with the skills they need to analyze the historical context of a text, without relying on extra research Written by an experienced teacher and AS and A2 Level examiner, Texts Through History is an essential resource for students of AS and A2 Level English. |
Contents
Language change | 11 |
Challenging the legend | 24 |
Accent and dialect | 32 |
History and Race | 41 |
Genres over Time | 55 |
Taking Stock and Moving Forward | 69 |
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