Introduction to the History of English

Introduction to the History of English

Study Cycle: 1

Lectures: 30

Seminars: 0

Tutorials: 0

ECTS credit: 3

Lecturer(s): izr. prof. dr. Kavalir Monika

The course provides the social and historical background of the English language, with a focus on the following topics: Indo-European origins; Germanic basis of Old English. The Norman Conquest and the subsequent subjugation of English; the restoration of English as the official language in England; the major steps towards the standardization of English after Renaissance; the colonial and global spread of English.

Baugh, A. C. et al. 1993. A History of the English Language. London: Routledge. Izbrana poglavja. COBISS.SI-ID - 74338
Gramley, S. 2012. The History of English: An Introduction. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. Izbrana poglavja. COBISS.SI-ID - 47850594
Graddol, D. et al. 1996. English History, Diversity and Change. London: Routledge. Izbrana poglavja. COBISS.SI-ID - 2968418