Faculty Name

Kathryn Heinze

Document Type

Syllabi

School

HSE

Department

ADAL

Course Subject

ESL

Course Number

7610

Course Section

01

Course Title

History of English

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2015

Credits

1.00

Course Description

Have you wondered why the English language has such a bizarre spelling system, so many exceptions to its grammar rules, and the largest vocabulary of any modern world language? Discover the answers by studying the development and forms of the English language from Anglo-Saxon beginnings to present-day standard English and varieties of English. Understand the sociocultural and linguistic forces that cause language to undergo constant change. Target audience: k-12 language arts and ESL teachers. NOTE FOR ONLINE SECTION ONLY: Please register one week prior to course start date to ensure receipt of any information that may be sent. Online login and course information at www.hamline.edu/education/online.

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