ENGL505 The History of the English Language
Updated: 20 February 2009| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level C - 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 | candidature in a postgraduate award | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Restrictions | ENGL205 or ENGL305 or LING203 or LING303 | ||||||
| Notes | offered in odd numbered years |
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| Combined Units |
ENGL305 - The History of the English Language |
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| 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 |
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Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Disclaimer | Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period. |