ENG 366 - History and Structure of the English Language

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

English

Description:

Provides in-depth study of structures and conventions of the English language as they relate to various rhetorical situations (grammar, usage, mechanics; phonology, morphology, syntax). Provides overview of models of language acquisition and usage, dialect diversity, descriptive vs. prescriptive grammar, and English language history. Introduces concepts from contemporary sociolinguistics (relationships between language and culture; gender, ethnicity, and class; bilingualism; impact on cultural authority from concepts of 'standard' & 'nonstandard' usage). Expect to demonstrate familiarity with conventions through written exercises, to complete a significant applied final project, and to lead class discussion based on student-designed lesson or activity related to sociolinguistic concepts or challenges.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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