EGL 430 - History of the English Language

Institution:

Farmingdale State College

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Description:

An introduction to the development of the English language as a new universal language in the arts, sciences, and commerce. The course will treat such subjects as the ancestry of English, the history of English sounds and inflections, the sources of vocabulary, the making of words, meaning change, syntax and usage, dialectical variations, and introductory linguistic principles presenting language problems in the light of language history. Prerequisite(s): Upper level standing or permission of Department Chair (3,0) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FARMINGDALE.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 420-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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