ENGL 3810 - History and Structure of the English Language

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

English

Description:

Required of English majors and recommended for other students interested in the ways English has developed over time. Explores the origins and evolution of the English language by focusing on social, political, and linguistic developments over time through the Old, Middle and Early Modern periods and into the present. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Categorize the differences in language among the periods of English history. 2. Describe various events and people influential in the course of English history. 3. Discuss the forces that propel languages to international prominence. 4. Name various linguists/writers/educators/lexicographers who were important in the study of Indo-European languages and assess their contributions. 5. Explain the processes by which languages change. 6. Debate with your classmates on topics related to language development. 7. Construct individual and/or group (research) projects that investigate specific areas of knowledge about the development of the English language. Prerequisite: ENGL 2010 (Grade C or higher) or ENGL 2010A (Grade C or higher). FA, SP

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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