Course Description
English language from 1500-1700.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Prerequisite
Fulfill ANY of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- 01840-017
AND 01905-011
OR
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- 01905-011
AND 03549-010
Title
Identify Characteristics
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify the phonological, morphological, syntactic, lexical, pragmatic, and orthographic characteristics of Early Modern English and how those characteristics are distinguished from Present Day English.
Title
Identify Factors in Development
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify important historical, social, and linguistic factors that influenced the development of the language during the Early Modern Period, including the development of modern prescriptive norms.
Title
Apply Understanding to Contemporary Texts
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply their understanding of Early Modern English to the interpretation of contemporary texts, including passages from the works of Shakespeare and the King James translation of the Bible.
