To further students' knowledge of the history of the English language.
An overview of the history of the English language, from Indo-European beginnings to world-wide expansion.
Written examination on the course content.Alternatively, an examination on the books specified under Study materials.
Required reading for the book exam: Fennell, Barbara. 2001. A History of English; Gelderen, van, Elly. 2006. A History of the English Language.