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.
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Gramley, S.E. (2011) The History of English. An Introduction. London: Routledge.
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Studiengang/-angebot | Gültigkeit | Variante | Untergliederung | Status | Sem. | LP | |
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Anglistik: British and American Studies / Bachelor | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2011) | Kern- und Nebenfach | BaAngPM1 | 2/3 | |||
Anglistik: British and American Studies / Master of Education | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2014) | BaAngPM1 | 4. 5. 6. | 2/3 | scheinfähig | ||
Anglistik: British and American Studies (GHR) / Master of Education | (Einschreibung bis SoSe 2014) | BaAngPM1 | 2/3 |
Work. The work of this class will consist of regular reading in Gramley, of homework assignments, of presentations of selected topics, and of discussion of all of the above.
Reading. The History of English. An Introduction will serve as the basic reading for all participants, and they should have a copy of it. On occasion selected supplementary reading may be pointed out, esp. in the website which accompanies the book. A reserved reading shelf will be provided.
Credit. Students may get credit by making presentations of a particular topic and preparing a written version of their report, or they may do the final exam.