Some Specific Features Of The English Fiction Discourse

Abstract

University novel is a component of the English and American fiction discourse and a unique genre, academic environment of which is characterized by a defined setting, protagonists as well as original themes. University novelcovers a wide range of topical issues and events that occur outside universities and are drastically discussed by teachers and students alike. Distinctive stereotyped protagonists, a variety of academic traditions and reiterated themes for discussion can be singled out as specific features of the English university novel. Cultural and educational traditions of the academic environment determine ways how to preserve the unity of group, organization, community and nation. The aim of the research consists in revealing and analysing some special features of the English fiction discourse and considering linguistic personality of a lecturer (by way of example of the university novels written by V. Nabokov, D. Lodge and Ph. Roth). Lecture is considered to be as an integral part and an invariable component of the academic environment. Practical value of the research consists in the possibility of applying its results in preparing for lecture courses and seminars on modern British and American literature as well as intercultural communication and stylistics.