ELING 526
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Middle English
Course Description
Detailed study of the principal dialects of Middle English, as illustrated in the literature of the period.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent.
Title
Middle English Differences
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify some of the most important ways that Middle English differs from Present-day English and Old English and tell how the language is in the process of changing in Middle English.
Title
Reading Middle English Texts
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to read a Middle English text, with a little help from a glossary or dictionary.
Title
Major Dialect Differences in Middle English
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to identify the major dialect differences in Middle English.
Title
Language Contact and Sociolinguistics in Middle English
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain concepts of language contact and sociolinguistics as exemplified by Middle English.
