History of the English Language

Fall 2020 > Humanities & Social Sciences > ENGL.3070 > 031

Course No: ENGL.3070-031; SIS Class Nbr: 13828; SIS Term: 3010
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

Explores the origins and structure of the English language, tracing the ways that English has evolved from Old English through Middle English to the varieties of Modern English in England and its former colonies, including the United States. We will also examine the literary, social, and political implications of these developments, for instance the evolution of Standard English or the use of dialects. The course does not assume any knowledge of Old or Middle English.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Core Codes: AH, AIL, MEDI
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Katherine Shrieves
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2020 Fall: Sep 01 to Dec 18
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1140
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.A. in English

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