History of
the English Language
Syllabus
Assignments
Attendance
Grading
Schedule
Notes
Exercises
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
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.
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" (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.
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 project 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 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