History of
the English Language
Syllabus
Assignments
Attendance
Grading
Schedule
Notes
Exercises
History of the English Language
Dr. Jamison
Spring 2008
202C Gamble Hall
927-5237
Office Hours:
M, T, W 1:00-2:00; and by appointment
Syllabus
Required Texts
John Algeo and Thomas Pyles. The Origins and Development of the English Language. Fifth edition.
John Algeo and Thomas Pyles. Problems in The Origins and Development of the English Language. Fifth edition.
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.
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" 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 will regularly take up homework assignments.
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.
Graduate Requirements
Graduate students will submit a research paper which explores in detail a concept discussed in class. Graduate quizzes may also require more attention to linguistic detail.
Undergraduates
6 tests– 10% each
comprehensive final– 30%
homework, participation– 10%
Graduates
6 tests– 10% each
comprehensive final– 20%
research project– 20%
SPRING 2008
WEEK ONE: January 9, 11
W: Introductory Notes
F: Introductory Notes
WEEK TWO: January 14, 16, 18
M: Chapters One and Two
W: Chapters One and Two
F: Chapters One and Two
WEEK THREE: January 21, 23, 25
M: HOLIDAY
W: TEST ONE
F: Chapter Four
WEEK FOUR: January 28, 30, Feb.
1
M: Chapter Four
W: Chapter Four
F: Chapter Four
WEEK FIVE: February 4, 6, 8
M: TEST TWO
W: Chapter Five
F: Chapter Five
WEEK SIX: February 11, 13, 15
M: Chapter Five
W: Chapter Five
F: Chapter Five
WEEK SEVEN: February 18, 20, 22
M: Chapter Five
W: Chapter Five
F: TEST THREE
WEEK EIGHT: February 25, 27, 29
M: Chapter Six
W: Chapter Six
F: Chapter Six
WEEK NINE: March 3, 5, 7
M: Chapter Six
W: Chapter Six
F: Chapter Six
WEEK TEN: March 10, 12, 14
SPRING BREAK
WEEK ELEVEN: March 17, 19, 21
M: Chapter Six review and begin Chapter Seven
W: TEST FOUR
F: Chapter Seven
WEEK TWELVE: March 24, 26, 28
M: Chapter Seven
W: Chapter Seven
F: Chapter Seven
WEEK THIRTEEN: March 31, April 2,
4
M: Chapter Seven
W: TEST FIVE
F: Class Cancelled
WEEK FOURTEEN: April 7, 9, 11
M: Chapter Eight
W: Chapter Eight
F: Chapter Eight
WEEK FIFTEEN: April 14, 16, 18
M: TEST SIX
W: Chapter Nine
F: Chapter Ten
WEEK SIXTEEN: April 21, 23, 25
M: Chapter Ten
W: Chapter Eleven
F: Chapter Eleven
WEEK SEVENTEEN
April 28, 30
M: TEST SEVEN
W: Review
FINAL:
FRIDAY, MAY 2 at 10:00
Dr. Carol Jamison
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Gamble Hall 202C
11935 Abercorn St.
Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: 912.344.3097