Topics in the History of English
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Overview
Subject area
ENG
Catalog Number
371
Course Title
Topics in the History of English
Department(s)
Description
This course focuses on a particular aspect of the history of English varieties, e.g., Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, Global Englishes in the 18th-21st centuries, or the phonological or orthographic history of the language. Using methods from linguistics, ENG 371 will examine primary texts from various periods in the development of English, emphasizing the historical and social context of language change through phonology, lexicon, and grammatical structure.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
037105