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HM5206: Language History
| Module Title | Language History |
|---|---|
| Module Code | HM5206 |
| Module Tutor | Jonathan Marshall |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be taken with EZ211 |
| Brief Description | This module offers an account of the history of the English language from Old English to examples of English in the contemporary world. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This level-five module provides students with a chronological grounding in the main historical phases of the development of English. Periods covered include those of Old English, the influence of the Norse invaders, the Norman Conquest, Middle English, Early Modern English, the scientific age, current changes and the future of English. |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to demonstrate that they: 1. have a good knowledge of the history and structure of English 2. have a good understanding of the specific changes in the English language over the different historical periods 3. have a good sense of the diversification of English as it becomes a world language in the 19th and 20th Centuries 4. Can think critically about modern standard language forms and how they fit into the socio-historical framework |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 28 Independent Learning Hours: 122 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 0% Coursework: Individual, presentation: 10 minutes 002: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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