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ENG-2030: Language Change and the History of English Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the material referred to in the course description. Students must also have developed skills in oral presentation and argumentation as well as being able to study in groups and carry out independent project work. | Contents
This course provides an introduction to theories about linguistic change as a framework for examining the development of English phonology, morphology and syntax from Old English to the present day. The course will consider both the external (sociological) and internal (linguistic) facets of this development.
| Form of teaching
Lectures, exercises, seminars and project assignments. Teaching period approx. 13 weeks plus private study/project work of 7 weeks'' duration. A total of 26 tuition periods.
Syllabus literature will be in English.
| Assessment
Coursework requirements:
One oral presentation around mid-semester.
Assessment method:
One assignment, 3-4 pages (30%), written exam, 4 hours (70%).
Course performance will be assessed with the grades A-F.
Language of examination: English | Date(s) of written examination
23.05.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Siri A. Sørland, tel.: 776 44228, e-mail: siri.sorland@hum.uit.no | Recommended previous qualifications
ENG-1010 Introduction to English Language I, ENG-1011 Introduction to English Language II | Recommended reading/syllabus
http://uit.no/humfak/3509/ | Language of instruction
English | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=ENG-2030-1 |
Teaching spring 2005
Første gang: Mandag 10. januar kl 1415, rom E 1004 | | Forelesning | Mandag 14:15 to16:00
E 1004 SV-fak. og HUM-fak. bygget
Ansvarlig Prof. Toril Swan
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