LING220

The History of English

15 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2013

For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences

Description

This course introduces students to the idea that languages vary and change, illustrating these notions through a survey of the way in which English has varied and changed during its recorded history. It will look both at the social history of the language and the way its form has changed over the last 1400 years.

Prerequisites

Any 30 points at 100-level

Restrictions

ENGL240, ENGL241, LING204, LING214