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This course explores language variation and change, and illustrates 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 linguistic changes that have taken place over the last 1400 years.
By the end of the course, students will: - Understand some of the main linguistic changes and developments in English since 500AD- Use technical terminology to describe the linguistic changes affecting English- Understand how social factors affected the development of the English Language since 500ADAs a student in this course you will not only acquire subject specific skills, you will also acquire a number of transferrable skills. For example, by the end of this course you will be able to... - Read critically and objectively- Produce an academic literature review- Develop analytical skills- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key developments in the history of English- Write an academic essay- Meet deadlines
LING101 and any 15 points at 200 level from any subject.
LING220, ENLA320
Any LING 200 level course
Students must attend one activity from each section.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences Head of Department
Domestic fee $1,788.00
International fee $8,200.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .