The course focuses on the relationship between style and stylistics. The study deals with the structure and function of language and explains how that language creates meaning and effect.

The study works on the basis that by looking at what writers do, we can find out about language and by looking at language, we can find out about what writers are doing. Oral skills will be sharpened by participation in seminar discussions and by making a presentation to the seminar group. Research skills will be improved by preparing written, assessed essays.

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

identify the principles and tools of stylistic analysis

analyze texts beyond its formal features

recognize the stylistic elements of various genres as well as their respective purposes and audience

1. Simpson, Paul. 2004. Stylistics: A Resource Book for Students . London: Routledge
2. Burke, Michael (ED.) 2014. The Handbook of Stylistics . London and New York: Routledge
3. Norgaard, Nina et.al. 2010. Key Terms in Stylistics . London and New York: Continuum International Publishing Group.
4. Watson, Greg and Zyngier, Sonia (Eds.) 2007. Literature and Stylistics for Language Learners: Theory and Practice . New York: Palgrave Macmillan.