ENGL 445 : History and Structure of the English Language

Introduces modern linguistics analysis including semantics, syntax, phonology, structural, and transformational-generative approaches to grammar. Introduces a brief history of the English language including historical forces leading to changes, internal changes based on structure and phonetics, and English dialects. Cross-listed with TESL 445.

Highly recommended: ENGL 298 (one of the TESOL-Minor electives).

Prerequisites

For TEFL and TESOL students: TESL 433 or TESL 436.

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Credits

3