Mar 29, 2024  
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EN 3005 - History of the English Language


This course  examines the external history  of the English language - the political, social  and  technological forces that have  shaped it, as well  as the internal  history  - the effects  of those  forces  on  the  sound  system  (phonol- ogy), structure  (syntax) and vocabulary. Chronologically arranged texts from Old English to Present-Day English serve  as sample material for the course. Prerequisite: English  I and  II or Advanced English  I and  II. 3 hours Lecture and Discussion

Prerequisite(s): TAKE EN-1101 EN-1201 OR EN-1211

3 Credits



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