Changing EnglishLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: On completion of the study unit the successful student will - Be able to explain the origins and development of English in terms of its sociopolitical history - Be able to describe structural, literary and sociolinguistic changes in English through the Old, Middle and Early Modern English periods to present-day English - Be able to analyze reasons behind the change and variation in English The course develops the following work life skills: - Language skills, meaning making, competences in specific cultural domains and intercultural knowledge, argumentation skills, managing large entities, systematic thinking, time management and prioritization skills, and managing digital learning- and working environments Generic competences: internationality, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise

Content

Origins of English, linguistic characteristics, literature and the socio-historical background of Old, Middle and Early Modern English, ongoing lexical and structural developments in present-day English

Qualifications

Basic studies in English

Materials

Lecture materials and the following course book: Van Gelderen, Elly. (2014). History of the English Language: Revised edition. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: John Benjamins. (Including the companion website at http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/z.183.websit e).

Further information

Teachers: Senior lecturer Time: 2nd year, period 2 Campus: Joensuu Further information: Language of tuition: English. Book exam option available through the electronic EXAM system. Required reading: Van Gelderen, Elly. (2014). History of the English Language: Revised edition. Amsterdam, Philadelphia: John Benjamins.

Execution methods

Lecture course and final exam

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Lecture and exercise course. Alternatively, there is a book exam option available as an electronic exam; see Further information. Evaluation criteria: Final exam, in addition to which the other assignments required in the course need to be completed and accepted.