ELING 324
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History of the English Language
Course Description
Basic changes from Old English to modern English, including modern American dialects.
When Taught
Fall and Winter; Spring: Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
ELING 223 or LING 201, or concurrent enrollment.
Title
Tracing Linguistic Changes
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to trace the general phonemic, morphological, syntactic, and semantic changes of English in relation to the major periods of Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Present-Day English.
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Linguistic Tools and Resources
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify some of the appropriate linguistic tools and resources that are available to answer specific questions about the history and development of the English language.
Title
Social, Political, and Linguistic Influence on English
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain the important social and political factors as well as linguistic processes that have influenced the development of the English language and some of its varieties, including the current standard variety.
Title
Authentic Historical Texts
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply course concepts and information to the assessment and interpretation of authentic historical texts.
