Author

Publication

2019-05-01 - The Modern Language Association of America

Language

English

Word Count

123,250 words, Guess

Page Count

493 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

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  • Amazon1603293841

Classifications

  • LCCPE1065.T43 2019

Description

" The study of the history of the English language (HEL) encompasses a broad sweep of time and space, reaching back to the fifth century and around the globe. Further, the language has always varied from place to place and continues to evolve today. Instructors face the challenge of fitting this vast subject into one semester of study and the challenge of engaging students with unfamiliar material and techniques. This volume guides instructors in choosing among many possibilities to design an HEL course to match their own interests and institutions. The essays consider what subjects of HEL to include, how to organize the course, and what textbook to assign. They offer historical approaches and those that are not structured by chronology. Sample assignments provide opportunities for students to conduct original research, work with archives and digital resources, and investigate language in their communities. The essays also help them question notions of linguistic correctness. "--

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  • Teaching the History of the English LanguagePaperbackThe Modern Language Association of America2019-05-01

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