CLITR 3320 - History of English Language

Institution:

Lesley University

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Description:

3 credits This course is A survey of the changes in the structure of English language from the earliest times to the present, and of the social and political forces that have influenced the language. The course examines the evolution of the language - its sound, syntax, spelling, vocabulary - with attention to the language ofBeowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and English as it is spoken today around the world. Other topics include attitudes toward language and grammar, social and regional dialects, and literacy. Prerequisites: CLITR 1100 PLUS upperclass standing, OR one 2000-level CLITR course, OR permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lesley.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 868-9600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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