The History of the English Language
Also Known As
ENG
267
Description
(Also ENG 267) This course will examine the evolution of the English language by reading texts (e.g. Beowulf, Chaucer, the King James Bible) to trace the development of the language from Old to Modern English. In order to explore the debates about language in modern America, we will also examine the evolution of the controversies surrounding African-American English.
Division
Humanities
Subject
History
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Topic Code
Communication Skills
Prerequisite(s)
With a final grade of C- or better.