History of English Language (Syllabus)

Osias Educational Foundation
School Year 2020-2021

Balaoan, La Union- Region I
Tel No. (072) 6070142
ECS – 1 History of the English Language

I. Course Description
This course will provide students with a foundation in the history and linguistics of the English language. The course will emphasize social, political, and other external historical events influencing
language change, as well as the internal history of the language. Attention will be given to the various language systems (personal identity, phonetics, phonology, morphology, graphics, syntax, lexicon,
language variation, historical linguistics, language and the brain, and semantics), as well as to the literature from the different historical periods.
II. Course Cope

Over the course of the semester, you will learn how English emerged as a distinct language from a mix of various Germanic forms with later influences from a wide variety of language groups. We will
touch on the development of the lexicon, pronunciation, spelling, and grammar from Old English to the various dialects that span the globe today. Particular attention will be given to gender
differentiation, social variation, and regional variation in preparation for the final essay.
III. Course Objective

Objectives: By the end of the term you should demonstrate an ability to do the following tasks:
• Evaluate the main influences that combined to push Old English forward as a distinct language.
• Demonstrate familiarity with advanced linguistic terminology as a foundation for further study.
• Assess the key ways in which the language continues to evolve to meet the needs of different communities of speakers.
• Categorize and justify the ways in which cultural, social, and historical differences have influenced the development of modern English.
• Appraise the various influences on spelling and language reform.

• Through short reading and writing assignments, build skills in linguistic analysis.
• Engage in thoughtful discussion with academic peers via discussion forum posts.
• Write a thoughtful, well-organized essay that analyzes language in one (or two) works of literature, e.g.
the ways language defines gender, social class, and region.
IV. Course Delivery Method

This course on the English language delivered via distance learning will enable students to complete academic work in a flexible manner, completely online. Course materials and access to an online
learning management system will be made available to each student. Expect to have two assignments due each week. Online assignments are due by midnight Wednesday and midnight Sunday EST
of each week as stated in this syllabus and in the lessons. If there are any questions about when assignments are due, please ask me. At the end of the course, you will have one week to complete the final
portfolio project. Assigned faculty will support the students throughout this eight-week course.
V. Course Materials
Required Texts:
Crystal, David. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2003. Print.
Students will also be required to obtain either a library copy or an e-text of one or two literary works chosen from a select list that you will find under the first week’s Lessons.
VI. Classroom Technology Requirements

Studying online requires that you use a computer, an internet connection and desktop productivity software to complete your degree. To access the full functionality of our campus and classrooms you are
expected to meet or exceed the requirements below. Some programs and classes may require additional software.
VII. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS
Questions for the Writing Assignments can be found in each weekly lesson under the “Assignments” tab. As you go over the assigned readings, keep these questions in front of you and answer them as you
go along. They will highlight key aspects of the subject of study.
Cut and paste the questions into your own MS Word document. Make sure that your name and the date are at the top of your page, and write all answers in complete sentences. Give thorough responses for
full marks.
VIII. FORUMS
You will find prompts on the forums when you click on “read full description” under each heading. I will read your posts on the board, and you do not need to submit a separate file to me. If you have a question that
requires immediate attention, please send me an e-mail rather than posting to the Forums. Thanks!
Forums are graded out of 100 points. You get 25 points for making an initial post, 25 points for thoughtfully developing your ideas according to the assigned prompt, 25 points for your first reply, and 25 points for your
second reply. The questions on the forums are designed to help you generate ideas that you can use in your essay.
Discussion is very important to the learning process. I would like to see you actively engaging with these literary works and developing your own thoughts in relation to them using the guidelines of linguistic
analysis. Forums allow you to respond to your classmates directly, and push you to hone and cultivate your ideas. I generally post replies to each of you, and please take my comments into consideration as you
develop an essay topic. Please maintain a professional tone.
IX. ESSAY
The essay will give you the opportunity to analyze literary texts from the point of view of a linguist. Focus on the way language is used to write a linguistic analysis 6-8 pages in length. In Week 1, you will choose a
novel to analyze; the lessons and the forums will lead you to look at gender differentiation, social variation, and regional variation with reference to your novel, and then your essay will be due on the last day of class.
X. FINAL PORTFOLIO PROJECT
The final portfolio project that you will complete at the end of the course is posted under “Assignments,” but it won’t be open until the last week of the course, and then you will have a full week to work on it.
XI. CITATION AND REFERENCE STYLE

Assignments completed in a narrative essay or composition format must follow MLA guidelines. This course will require students to use the citation and reference style established by the Modern Language Association
(MLA) in which case students should follow the guidelines set forth in the Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 7th ed. New York: MLA, 2009. Print.
XII. LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Students are expected to submit classroom assignments by the posted due date and to complete the course according to the published class schedule. As adults, students, and working professionals I understand you must
manage competing demands on your time. Should you need additional time to complete an assignment please contact me before the due date so we can discuss the situation and determine an acceptable resolution. Routine
submission of late assignments is unacceptable and may result in points deducted from your final course grade

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Osias Educational Foundation

School Year 2020-2021

ECS – 1 History of the English Language

II. Course Cope

III. Course Objective

• Appraise the various influences on spelling and language reform.

IV. Course Delivery Method

VI. Classroom Technology Requirements

VII. WRITING ASSIGNMENTS

X. FINAL PORTFOLIO PROJECT

XI. CITATION AND REFERENCE STYLE

XII. LATE ASSIGNMENTS

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