ENGL 213 - The English Language

1 unit(s)

Study of the history of English from the fifth century to the present, with special attention to the role of literature in effecting as well as reflecting linguistic change. Treatment of peculiarly literary matters, such as poetic diction, and attention to broader linguistic matters, such as phonology, comparative philology, semantics, and the relationship between language and experience.

Two 75-minute periods.

Not offered in 2025/26.

Course Format: CLS