This seminar is conceived as an introduction to the history of English and will review the major periods within this field. Because the class will be based on a textbook (see below), the topics dealt with will follow that text. Each period from before the Germanic invasions of England, through the Old English, the Middle English, and the Early Modern English periods as well as the spread of English in the Modern English period puts emphasis on the socio-cultural background involved, contact with other languages, and change in the English language as illustrated in selections from among its many varieties. Sample texts from each of the periods and geographic areas will be used to make the work more concrete.
Gramley, S.E. (2011) The History of English. An Introduction. London: Routledge.
or: Gramley, S.E. (2019, 2nd ed.) The History of English. An Introduction. London: Routledge.
Frequency | Weekday | Time | Format / Place | Period | |
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weekly | Mo | 12-14 | H13 | 04.04.-15.07.2022
not on: 4/18/22 / 6/6/22 |
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23-ANG-AngPM4 Profilmodul 4: Histories | 4.1 The History of the English Language | Study requirement
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23-ANG-AngPM4.1 Profilmodul 4.1: Histories | 4.1.1 The History of the English Language | Study requirement
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23-ANG-AngPM5 Profilmodul 5: English Language and Linguistics | 5.1 History of the English Language | Study requirement
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The binding module descriptions contain further information, including specifications on the "types of assignments" students need to complete. In cases where a module description mentions more than one kind of assignment, the respective member of the teaching staff will decide which task(s) they assign the students.
Every student has to submit a history grid (more about this in class) by September 30, 2022.
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