Teaching the History of the English Language: 46 (Options for Teaching) - Softcover

Colette Moore (editor) & Chris C. Palmer (editor)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1603293841 ISBN 13: 9781603293846

Publisher: Modern Language Association, 2019

Synopsis

The study of the history of the English language (HEL) encompasses a broad sweep of time and space, reaching back to the fifth century and around the globe. Further, the language has always varied from place to place and continues to evolve today. Instructors face the challenge of fitting this vast subject into one semester of study and the challenge of engaging students with unfamiliar material and techniques. This volume guides instructors in choosing among many possibilities to design an HEL course to match their own interests and institutions.

The essays consider what subjects of HEL to include, how to organize the course, and what textbook to assign. They offer historical approaches and those that are not structured by chronology. Sample assignments provide opportunities for students to conduct original research, work with archives and digital resources, and investigate language in their communities. The essays also help them question notions of linguistic correctness.

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Review

"I am thoroughly impressed by this collection. Although I have taught the history of the English language for many years at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, I found many things in the volume that I plan to adopt in future classes." --Peter J. Grund, University of Kansas

Edition details

• Publisher: Modern Language Association
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1603293841
• ISBN 13: 9781603293846
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 493