Language Connections with the Past: A History of the English Language
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Language Connections with the Past: A History of the English Language is a textbook covering the major events and time periods in the history of the English language. The text begins with a general overview of linguistic concepts and terminology. Then the text traces the history of the English language from its Indo-European roots to the Early Modern English Period. The text also includes samples of literature from the different periods. Eight video lectures accompany the textbook. Many of the lectures are read by voice actors in various English dialects to engage students and to illustrate features of various English dialects.
Course Title
History of the English Language
Course Number
LING 3040
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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Publication Date
Spring 2023
Publisher
University System of Georgia
Keywords
english, history, linguistics
Disciplines
English Language and Literature
Recommended Citation
Johnson, David, "Language Connections with the Past: A History of the English Language" (2023). English Open Textbooks. 27.
https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/english-textbooks/27