History of the English Language
General
Prefix
ENGL
Course Number
465
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
The development of English sounds, grammatical structures, and vocabulary from Old English to Modern English; the reading and analysis of selected texts.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Use linguistic terms and concepts appropriately in discussions and writing about the history of the English language.
Outcome
Identify, compare, and analyze linguistic features of Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Present Day English.
Outcome
Evaluate ways that language change is influenced by historical and cultural events in English-speaking countries around the world.
Outcome
Conclude ways that the history of English is relevant to their professional goals and specific area(s) of academic expertise.
Dependencies
Programs
ENGL465
is a
completion requirement
for: