The aim of this course is to come to an understanding of our English-language ancestries and to develop a critical appreciation for the lexicons that we carry with us in every utterance or essay, text or tweet. This offering is unlike other English courses, and in fact more closely resembles courses in history, foreign language, and science. Students examine the development of the English language from its Indo-European roots to the present day, gain the knowledge to approach pre-modern texts with confidence (including the rudiments of Old English and Middle English), develop sensitivity to the ways language functions and changes, and explore the current state of English as a world language.

Knowledge, Identity, Power Graduation Requirement
Prerequisites
Students who have received credit for ENGL 433 with the topic "History of the English Language" may not receive credit for this course.
Course UID
001685.1
Course Subject
ENGL
Catalog Number
371
Long title
History of the English Language