EKIP504 The Story of English (2 cr)
Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021
Description
Content
Lectures, background reading and exercises on key aspects of the history of English.
Completion methods
Self-study and Moodle exam
Open University: contact teaching, web-based tasks, learning assignments, an exam or a combination of these (methods of study will be specified in the annual teaching programme before the start of each academic year).
Assessment details
Exam
Open University: Active participation (100% attendance usually required). Learning assignments or an exam.
Learning outcomes
The course introduces students to the use and users of the English language, and to its development from a regionally spoken language to a world language. After completing the course students will be able to
- describe the changes that have occurred in English through centuries (in its pronunciation, orthography, grammar, and vocabulary), from the Old English period to the present day
- describe the regional and social variation in Present-day English
- explain the developments of the English language from the viewpoint of both language history and sociolinguistics
- understand the political, economic, technological, and cultural reasons for the spread of English.
- describe the changes that have occurred in English through centuries (in its pronunciation, orthography, grammar, and vocabulary), from the Old English period to the present day
- describe the regional and social variation in Present-day English
- explain the developments of the English language from the viewpoint of both language history and sociolinguistics
- understand the political, economic, technological, and cultural reasons for the spread of English.
Additional information
This course is for students who will complete their basic studies in English according to the 2017-2020 syllabus.
Description of prerequisites
EKIP203 / EKIP2001 Introduction to Language Study
Study materials
All material provided on the Moodle page
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
This course is for students who will complete their basic studies in English according to the 2017-2020 syllabus.
Evaluation criteria:
Exam
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Parts of the completion methods
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Independent study (2 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English