The English Language: Past and Future

Course aim

Building on students' current knowledge, this course aims to further develop critical understanding of the past forms, current changes and possible futures for the English language and its many varieties around the world, and to encourage international perspectives on the English language.

Course content

This course examines the origins and historical development of the English language.  Students will review the major stages in the history of English, through in-depth linguistic analysis of literary texts from different periods of its history. They will critically evaluate the issues around the spread of English throughout the world and the future status of English as a world language.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of any level 2 course (AQF Level 7, Intermediate), or by approval of the course coordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	2 hours x weekly

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Folio, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.