EL 206 - History of the English Language

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

This intermediate-level course examines the history of English from a technical standpoint and also from a political, social, and even religious perspective. Students begin with an overview of linguistic theory. Then, concentrating on such linguistic phenomena as Grimm's Law and the Great Vowel Shift, they examine how Anglo-Saxon (Old English) became middle English, and how that in turn evolved into modern English. They also analyze how historical, psychological, and social forces have shaped modern English and what forces may shape it in the future. Student progress is measured by periodic quizzes and in-class exercises, two hourly exams and a comprehensive final exam, and a journal. Students have the option of substituting an oral presentation or a major paper for the second hourly exam. This course will also satisfy the interdisciplinary requirement for English majors; it is required of all English majors seeking secondary certification to teach English. Three credits.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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