Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI History of the English Language
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Eng Lang and Linguistics
Module Code	09 22445
Module Lead	Amanda Patten
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-10 hours Practical Classes and workshops-20 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	This course is designed to introduce students to the historical development of the English Language. It provides an overview of English from its origins up to the present day, including changes in words and the meanings of words, grammatical behaviour, and pronunciation. We consider the interaction between language variation and change and societal developments, including ideas of standards and purity in language as well as the impact of technology. Students will be instructed in the exploration, analysis, and description of language from a historical perspective.
Learning Outcomes	Both semesters allow students opportunities to work together with others and give students opportunities to develop their research skills. By the end of the module the student should be able to: show an appreciation of the main stages of the development of English; analyse and describe the principal characteristics of texts from each of these stages. show an understanding of the main issues arising from the development of the English language, such as spelling, lexical innovation and so on; apply this understanding to the current developments in the language arising from these issues.
Assessment	22445-01 : Assignment One - Report : Coursework (75%) 22445-02 : Assignment Two - Presentation : Presentation (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2500-word essay (75%) and 5 minute presentation (25%) Reassessment: Failed component only 2500-word essay (75%) 5 minute presentation, which can be submitted as a recording (25%)
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