ENGL3110-A History Of English Language (Spring 2016)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (01/11/2016 - 04/30/2016)
Days: APPT
Time: -
Location: Moon Campus
Room:
Seats Available: APPT
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course introduces the study of historical linguistics and examines the history of the English language from its birth in the fifth and sixth centuries to its present position as a world language. Students study phonetic changes, vocabulary growth and changes, and syntactic variations. Students identify and distinguish among the languages and cultures of Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English. Also, students study the social, political, and technological histories of English-speaking peoples, and invasions and cultural movements that shape the development of English. Historical changes in the development of the English language will be illustrated with literary and cultural texts.
Prerequisites: COSK2220 or COSK2225 and any ELIT course.
Prerequisites: COSK2220 or COSK2225 and any ELIT course.
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About the Instructor(s)
Edward L. Karshner, Ph.D.
karshner@rmu.edu
412-397-6444 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 209
Profile
Professor of English
Arts and Humanities
karshner@rmu.edu
412-397-6444 phone
412-397-6468 fax
Wheatley Center 209
Profile