ENGL305 The History of the English Language
Updated: 02 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level A- Internet access required | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | ENGL 101 and 102 or 100 or LING 101 and 102 or 100 or at least 12 cp in a language | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Restrictions | Linguistics/English 204/304; LING 203/303; ENGL 205 | ||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||
| Coordinator(s) | John Ryan (jryan@une.edu.au) | ||||||
| Unit Description |
The unit discusses the evolution of English as a conceptual and cultural vocabulary used by the speakers and writers of the language particularly in the British Isles and in Australia. The treatment will keep a proper balance between lexis and the political, social and intellectual forces determining the vocabulary's development. Dialect, social register, relevant semantics and the evolving lexicography of the language will be stressed as may be appropriate. The course is centred very firmly on the prescribed book. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||
| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |