History of the English Language

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History of the English Language

 

Dr. Jamison
Spring 2012

202C Gamble Hall
Class meets in G201
T/Th 11-12:15
344-3097
Office Hours:  
M-Th 12:30-1:30;
and by appointment

Syllabus

bullet.gif (1956 bytes) Required Texts

John Algeo and Thomas Pyles. The Origins and Development of the English Language. Sixth edition.

John Algeo and Thomas Pyles. Problems in The Origins and Development of the English Language. Sixth edition.

bullet.gif (1956 bytes)Course Objectives

This course provides students with an understanding of the development of the English language. The focus is upon linguistic theory and historical development. Thus, we will consider the evolution of sounds and syntax relative to political and social influences.

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Tests: You will take seven tests during the semester, plus a comprehensive final exam. These tests may include both objective questions (i.e., definitions, short answer) and essay questions, covering reading assignments and information discussed in class. Tests can not be made up; however, I will drop the lowest of the seven test grades at the end of the semester. Students earning "A" (90 or above) on all seven tests may exempt the final.

Homework: You will be expected to keep up with assigned readings. The class must move rather quickly over the material, and students who fail to keep up with assigned readings will have difficulty. In addition, you  will have regular homework assignments from the Handbook. It is essential that you keep up with these assignments.  I may occasionally take up homework assignments.

 

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bullet.gif (1956 bytes)Attendance

Attendance and prompt arrival to class are essential. Students with more than five absences may be penalized by receiving a grade deduction for each additional absence. Excessive tardies will count as absences.

bullet.gif (1956 bytes)Graduate Requirements

Graduate students will submit a research project which explores in detail a concept discussed in class. Graduate quizzes may also require more attention to linguistic detail.

 

bullet.gif (1956 bytes)Grading

Undergraduates
6 tests– 10% each
comprehensive final– 30%
homework, participation– 10%

Graduates
6 tests– 10% each
comprehensive final– 20%
research project– 20%

 

bullet.gif (1956 bytes)Tentative Weekly Schedule

SPRING 2012

WEEK ONE:  January 10, 12
T:  Introductory Notes
Th: Introductory Notes

WEEK TWO:  January 17, 19
T: Chapters One and Two
Th: continued

WEEK THREE:  January 24, 26
T: TEST ONE
Th: Chapter Four

WEEK FOUR:  January 31, February 2
T: Chapter Four
Th : Chapter Four

WEEK FIVE:  February 7, 9
T:
Chapter Four/ begin Chapter Five
Th: TEST TWO

WEEK SIX:  February 14, 16
T: Chapter Five
Th: Chapter Five

WEEK SEVEN: February 21, 23
T:: Chapter Five
Th: TEST THREE

WEEK EIGHT: February 28, March 1
T: Chapter Six
Th:  Chapter Six

WEEK NINE:  March 6, 8
T: Chapter Six
Th: TEST FOUR

WEEK TEN:  March 13, 15
SPRING BREAK

WEEK ELEVEN:  March 20, 22
T:
Chapter Seven
Th: Chapter Seven

WEEK TWELVE:  March 27, 29
T: Chapter Seven
Th:
TEST FIVE

WEEK THIRTEEN:  April 3, 5
T: Chapter Eight
Th: Chapter Eight

WEEK FOURTEEN:  April 10, 12
T: Chapter Eight
Th: TEST SIX

WEEK FIFTEEN:  April 17, 19
T: Chapters Nine, Ten, Eleven
Th: Chapters Nine, Ten, Eleven

WEEK SIXTEEN:  April 24, 26
T: Chapters Nine, Ten, Eleven
Th: TEST SEVEN

FINAL:  
TBA

                                                             

 

Dr. Carol Jamison
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Gamble Hall 202C
11935 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: 912.344.3097