English
| ENGL3010 | History of the English Language (O) (Cross-Listed: LING 3010) | 6 ch (3C) [W] |
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After a brief consideration of the nature of human language, introduces students to phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Then traces the history of the English language from its Indo-European origins to its present state. Focuses on the various kinds of linguistic change: those affecting sounds, forms, and vocabulary. | ||
