History and Varieties of English

LELA10342 History and Varieties of English 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 1 Tine Breban Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The study of the English language is a study of many varieties of English, historical, regional, social and stylistic. The aim of this course unit is to introduce you to some of these varieties, explore their individual linguistic features, how these varieties developed in the history of English and what factors motivate contemporary variation and change. We will study varieties of English, both within and outside of the British Isles, and discuss how geopolitical, cultural and social developments have shaped and continue to shape the sounds, vocabulary, orthography and grammar of English.As part of this unit, you will learn some of the fundamental concepts and research methods in historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, dialectology and World English(es).This course is a pre-requisite for LELA2040X The Changing English Language and LELA2050X Variationist Sociolinguistics. The study of the English language is a study of many varieties of English, historical, regional, social and stylistic. The aim of this course unit is to introduce you to some of these varieties, explore their individual linguistic features, how these varieties developed in the history of English and what factors motivate contemporary variation and change. We will study varieties of English, both within and outside of the British Isles, and discuss how geopolitical, cultural and social developments have shaped and continue to shape the sounds, vocabulary, orthography and grammar of English.As part of this unit, you will learn some of the fundamental concepts and research methods in historical linguistics, sociolinguistics, dialectology and World English(es).This course is a pre-requisite for LELA2040X The Changing English Language and LELA2050X Variationist Sociolinguistics. The module aims to: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Demonstrate how the English language varies historically, geographically, socially and across different contexts of use in terms of sounds, vocabulary, orthography and grammar </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Discuss the links between historical, geopolitical and socio-cultural context and language variation and change </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Provide a practical introduction to resources and methods for the study of language variation and change </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Introduce students to some of the major varieties of English</li></ul> By the end of this course students will: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Be able to identify and describe linguistic features of a range of historical, regional and social varieties of English, including the major historical and current regional varieties of English </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Understand and explain the historical, geopolitical and socio-cultural context in which different varieties of English developed and which motivates contemporary variation </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Be aware of the role of social factors such as socio-economic status in language variation and change </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Have a thorough knowledge of the history of the English language from the 5th to the 21st centuries </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Have acquired fundamental concepts of historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and dialectology to be ready for detailed study in years 2 and 3</li></ul>  By the end of this course students will be able to: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Read and understand linguistic discussions of variation and change in English and apply their findings to real language data </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Competently discuss linguistic features of English in the areas of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary and grammar </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Support an argument using evidence and reasoning </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Summarise and present findings in a style appropriate for linguistics</li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Recognise linguistic markers of diachronic, regional, social and stylistic variation in linguistic data </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Work with real language data </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Work with a range of sources used in the study of historical, regional and other varieties of English</li></ul> By the end of this course students will be able to: <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Study and learn independently, manage their time · confidently interpret new data and explain their analysis </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Support an argument using evidence and reasoning </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Summarise and present findings in a clear and concise way </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Identify and contextualise different (current) varieties of English </li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Talk about diversity of English in a linguistically-informed way</li></ul> Analytical skills This unit equips students with skills of data analysis that can be applied in a wide range of contexts: students learn how to look for patterns and structures, and interpret change in terms of social and structural pressures and constraints. Students will learn how to explain and justify their analyses verbally and in written form. These skills are relevant for all jobs that require data analysis and reporting. Other Students who go on to become teachers of English will have acquired the knowledge about earlier stages of English and about changes affecting English that forms the backbone for teaching modules on language change and variation. Historical varieties of English, such as Old English, Middle English and early Modern EnglishRegional varieties of English, including dialects in the UK, US, and Southern Hemisphere EnglishEnglish as a global languageVarieties in different context of usage: register and genreThe role of socio-economic status in language variation and change 1x2-hr lecture per week1x 1-hr seminar per weekOptional individual consultation sessions during office hoursE-Learning: All course materials, including lecture handouts, seminar worksheets, and course and assessment info will be made available on Canvas. 0 Other 100% <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Assessment Task</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative or Summative</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Weighting</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Midterm Test</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative and Summative</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">30%</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Final Exam</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Summative</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:200px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">70%</td> </tr> </tbody></table>   <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse:collapse; border:none"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Feedback Method</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative or Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Written general and personal feedback on mid-term test, seminar session dedicated to global feedback and discussion of answers followed by opportunity to discuss personal feedback during office hours</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative and Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Personal feedback on final exam on request</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Summative</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black" valign="top">Verbal feedback during seminar exercises and discussion</td> <td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; width:301px; padding:0cm 7px 0cm 7px; border-top:none; border-right:1px solid black; border-left:none" valign="top">Formative</td> </tr> </tbody></table>  BA(Hons) English Language BA (Hons) English Language First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Linguistics BA (Hons) Linguistics First Year Optional Y Van Gelderen, Elly van. 2014. A history of the English language. Revised edition. Amsterdam: John Benjamins. McIntyre, D. 2020. History of English: A Resource Book for Students. Abingdon/New York: Routledge.Van Herk, G. 2012. What is Sociolinguistics? Malden, MA: Wiley-BlackwellAnd additional readings Assessment written exam 2 Lectures 22 Seminars 11 0 165