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ENG 342 - History of the English Language


Credit(s): 3

Study of language change and reasons for change in the English language throughout the three major periods: Old, Middle and Modern English. Types of linguistic changes include sound, structure and meaning. Investigation of possible causes for these changes focuses on literary developments and socio-political factors that influenced the language. Within Modern English, examination of current English dialects around the world.



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