An Introduction To The History Of The English Language

Author : Stephan Gramley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136592683

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The History of English: An Introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the English language from before its establishment in Britain around the year 450 to the present. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language from Old English through Middle English to Modern Global English, all illustrated with a rich and diverse selection of primary texts showing changes in language resulting from contact, conquest and domination, and the expansion of English around the world. The History of English goes beyond the usual focus on English in the UK and the USA to include the wider global course of the language during and following the Early Modern English period. This perspective therefore also includes a historical review of English in its pidgin and creole varieties and as a native and/or second language in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. Designed to be user-friendly, The History of English contains: chapter introductions and conclusions to assist study over 80 textual examples demonstrating linguistic change, accompanied by translations and/or glosses where appropriate study questions on the social, cultural and linguistic background of the chapter topics further reading from key texts to extend or deepen the focus nearly 100 supporting figures, tables, and maps to illuminate the text 16-pages of colour plates depicting exemplary texts, relevant artefacts, and examples of language usage, including Germanic runes, the opening page of Beowulf, the New England Primer, and the Treaty of Waitangi. The companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/gramley supports the textbook and features: an extended view of major aspects of language development as well as synopses of material dealt with in a range of chapters in the book further sample texts, including examples from Chaucer, numerous Early Modern English texts from a wide variety of fields, and twenty-first-century novels additional exercises to help users expand their insights and apply background knowledge an interactive timeline of important historical events and developments with linked encyclopaedic entries audio clips providing examples of a wide range of accents The History of English is essential reading for any student of the English language.

Author : Georges Bourcier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015040126701

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An Introduction to the History of the English Language by Georges Bourcier Pdf

Author : Charles Barber,Charles Laurence Barber,Joan Beal,Philip Shaw
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107693937

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The English Language by Charles Barber,Charles Laurence Barber,Joan Beal,Philip Shaw Pdf

This bestselling text by Charles Barber recounts the history of the English language from its ancestry to the present day.

Author : Dan McIntyre
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781000298406

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History of English by Dan McIntyre Pdf

Routledge English Language Introductions cover core areas of language study and are one-stop resources for students. Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings – all in the same volume. The innovative and flexible ‘two-dimensional’ structure is built around four sections – introduction, development, exploration and extension – which offer self-contained stages for study. Each topic can also be read across these sections, enabling the reader to build gradually on the knowledge gained. This revised second edition of History of English includes: ❑ a comprehensive introduction to the history of English covering the origins of English, the change from Old to Middle English, and the influence of other languages on English; ❑ increased coverage of key issues, such as the standardisation of English; ❑ a wider range of activities, plus answers to exercises; ❑ new readings of well-known authors such as Manfred Krug, Colette Moore, Merja Stenroos and David Crystal; ❑ a timeline of important external events in the history of English. Structured to reflect the chronological development of the English language, History of English describes and explains the changes in the language over a span of 1,500 years, covering all aspects from phonology and grammar, to register and discourse. In doing so, it incorporates examples from a wide variety of texts and provides an interactive and structured textbook that will be essential reading for all students of English language and linguistics.

Author : Percy Goronwy Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1920
Category : English language
ISBN : UCAL:$B616501

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An Introduction to the History of the English Language by Percy Goronwy Thomas Pdf

Author : Norman Blake
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1996-10-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781349249541

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A History of the English Language by Norman Blake Pdf

Unlike other histories of the English language, this introduction cuts away traditional divisions into old, middle and modern English to chart the rise of and changes in standard English. It covers the English and historical background, changes in phonology, vocabulary and syntax, and offers close analyses of individual texts of English from a wide range of periods. The final chapter focuses on the place of English as a world language and the growing array of the varieties of English spoken today. A useful appendix gives definitions of technical terms and phonetic symbols.

Author : Thomas Kohnen
Publisher : Textbooks in English Language and Linguistics (TELL)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 3631560044

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Introduction to the History of English by Thomas Kohnen Pdf

This introduction to the history of English includes chapters on language change, the Indo-European background of English, and on Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English and Late Modern English. It offers information about the socio-historical background, the core areas of linguistic structure, discourse, speech acts and genres.

Author : Georges Bourcier,Cecily Clark,Akio Oizumi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : English language
ISBN : 4523300569

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An Introduction to the History of the English Language by Georges Bourcier,Cecily Clark,Akio Oizumi Pdf

Author : Richard Hogg,David Denison
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781139451291

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A History of the English Language by Richard Hogg,David Denison Pdf

The history and development of English, from the earliest known writings to its status today as a dominant world language, is a subject of major importance to linguists and historians. In this book, a team of international experts cover the entire recorded history of the English language, outlining its development over fifteen centuries. With an emphasis on more recent periods, every key stage in the history of the language is covered, with full accounts of standardisation, names, the distribution of English in Britain and North America, and its global spread. New historical surveys of the crucial aspects of the language are presented, and historical changes that have affected English are treated as a continuing process, helping to explain the shape of the language today. This complete and up-to-date history of English will be indispensable to all advanced students, scholars and teachers in this prominent field.

Author : Chris Mccully,Sharon Hilles
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781317876984

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The Earliest English by Chris Mccully,Sharon Hilles Pdf

The Earliest English provides a student-friendly introduction to Old English and the earliest periods of the history of the English Language as it evolved before 1215. Using non-technical language, the book covers basic terminology, the linguistic and cultural backgrounds to the emergence and development of OE, and the OE vocabulary that students studying this phase of the English language need to know. In eight carefully structured units, the authors show how the vocabulary of Old English contains many items familiar to us today; how its characteristic poetic form is based on a beautiful and intricate simplicity; how its patterns of word building and inflectional structure are paralleled in several present day languages and how and why the English language and its literature continued to change so that by the mid-12th century the English language looks more like the 'English' that we are familiar with in the 21st century. Features of the book include: the provision of accessible guides to some important 'problem topics' of classical OE stimulating cross-linguistic comparisons, e.g. the pronoun system of OE as compared with the pronoun system of present day Dutch cleverly laid out translation exercises, with structural help in the form of selective glossaries careful division into eight units, designed for both classroom use and self-study Written in a clear and accessible manner, The Earliest English provides a comprehensive introduction to the evolution of Old English language and literature, and will be an invaluable textbook for students of English Language and Linguistics.

Author : P. G. Thomas
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-17
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 133013351X

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An Introduction to the History of the English Language by P. G. Thomas Pdf

Excerpt from An Introduction to the History of the English Language The substance of the following chapters was delivered, in the form of County Council lectures, in London during the sessions 1907-9, and subsequently at the Summer School, St. Andrew's. It is hoped that the book will serve to introduce students of English to the somewhat neglected background of their studies. In the interest of these a certain amount of specialised material has been introduced, without, it is hoped, impairing the readableness of the book for the general public. The bibliography is more extended than the size of the book warrants, but may serve, perhaps, as a guide for future reading. Special reference is made to the work of Darmesteter, Jespersen, Luick, Paul, and Wyld, apart from which the preparation of this book would have been impossible. The author is under obligation to his wife for valuable help in the arrangement of the index, and to Dr. R. B. McKerrow for assistance and advice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : P G 1875-1954 Thomas
Publisher : Sagwan Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1376719215

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An Introduction to the History of the English Language by P G 1875-1954 Thomas Pdf

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Author : Charles Laurence Barber
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2000-05-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0521785707

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The English Language by Charles Laurence Barber Pdf

The English Language: A Historical Introduction covers the history of the English language from its prehistoric Indo-European origins to the present day. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, Charles Barber describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language at different periods, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. Where necessary, he introduces and explains the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics. There are also chapters on English in the scientific age, English as a world language and the future of the language. Charles Barber uses dozens of familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison, to illustrate the state of the English language through time in a range of contexts. This is a fascinating book for anyone with an interest in language.

Author : Scott Shay
Publisher : Wardja Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780985399115

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The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction by Scott Shay Pdf

The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction is for anyone interested in the history of the English language. While leading the reader through the pre-history of English, through Germanic times, Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English, the book also introduces the reader to concepts in theoretical and historical linguistics. It includes authentic texts from each period of the language, from Beowulf to the King James Bible. This book is a great introduction to the field of linguistics for anyone interested in language!

Author : Norman Blake
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1139055534

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The Cambridge History of the English Language: by Norman Blake Pdf

Volume II deals with the Middle English period, approximately 1066-1476, and describes and analyzes developments in the language from the Norman Conquest to the introduction of printing. This period witnessed important features such as the assimilation of French and the emergence of a standard variety of English. There are chapters on phonology and morphology, syntax, dialectology, lexis and semantics, literary language, and onomastics. Each chapter concludes with a section on further reading; and the volume as a whole is supported by an extensive glossary of linguistic terms and a comprehensive bibliography. The chapters are written by specialists who are familiar with modern approaches to the study of historical linguistics.