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History of
the English Language
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History of the English Language
Dr. Jamison Syllabus
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.
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 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 Graduates
SPRING 2008 WEEK ONE: January 9, 11 WEEK TWO: January 14, 16, 18 WEEK THREE: January 21, 23, 25 WEEK FOUR: January 28, 30, Feb.
1 WEEK FIVE: February 4, 6, 8 WEEK SIX: February 11, 13, 15 WEEK SEVEN: February 18, 20, 22 WEEK EIGHT: February 25, 27, 29 WEEK NINE: March 3, 5, 7 WEEK TEN: March 10, 12, 14 WEEK ELEVEN: March 17, 19, 21 WEEK TWELVE: March 24, 26, 28 WEEK THIRTEEN: March 31, April 2,
4 WEEK FOURTEEN: April 7, 9, 11 WEEK FIFTEEN: April 14, 16, 18 WEEK SIXTEEN: April 21, 23, 25 WEEK SEVENTEEN
April 28, 30
Dr. Carol Jamison
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