HUM 110 - Origins of English: CD

5.0 Credits
Studies diverse influences on English’s evolution; explores cross-cultural borrowings and language variations; and examines the underlying reasons for English’s quirky spellings and word forms. Dual listed as ENGL 110.
Prerequisite Placement into ENGL99 or instructor permission.
Dual Listed as ENGL 110

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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.
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).
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.
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.

Course Typically Offered
Winter