ENG U454 - History of English

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Studies the linguistic and social history of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon beginnings to the present. Examines the changes in the sound system, sentence structures, vocabulary, semantics, and spelling that have occurred. Considers issues in language change: the influence of foreign invasion and migration, differences in dialect, and the emergence of English as a "world" language.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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