ENGL 110 - Origins of English: CD

1. Summarize the general prehistory and history of the English language, its evolution from localized dialects to a global language, and its growth into the many varieties of English(es) spoken today.
2. Identify and analyze examples of diversity-related linguistic issues, including how English’s evolution, cross-cultural borrowings, and language variations have influenced or have been influenced by political/historical trends (e.g., conflicts, injustices, artistic movements, and scientific/technical advances).
3. Describe the basic principles of etymology and how/why new words are borrowed or developed for varied purposes, e.g., informal conversation, civic discourse, commerce, and scientific naming.
4. Describe examples of historical and contemporary influences on English words/word parts and some of the major reasons underlying English’s seemingly erratic spellings and word forms.