The Story of English: the First Thousand Years

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

An exploration of the history of the English language from its origins to the Middle English period. Linguistic features (phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics) of both Old and Middle English are examined alongside social forces and other factors causing language change. Recommended prerequisite: LING 1001H. Not open to students with credit for ENGL 3100Y.