ENG 200 - HIS OF THE ENG LANGUAGE

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

English

Description:

Take a linguistic tour through the history of the English language. Learn the origins of our eclectic English spelling, listen to the language of Anglo-Saxon warrior kings, and read ancient illuminated manuscripts dotted with runic letters. This course focuses on the origins and development of the English language, tracing linguistic changes from its Indo-European roots through to today, including the modern emergence of World Englishes. We will focus on cultural and historical developments that influenced Old and Middle English and give particular attention to literary texts from these periods. Throughout this course, students will gain familiarity with basic concepts and terminology of linguistics and engage in the process of research writing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2009 - 08/14/2020 

Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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