ENGL 4431 History of the English Language

Survey of the historical development of the English language.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

2000-level ENGL course with a grade of "C" or better.

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Explore the history and development of the English language and American English.
2. Examine linguistic change, etymology, and the process of word formation.
3. Inquire into the nature of dialects and their impact on discourse communities.
4. Develop an understanding of the interrelated systems of language.