The English Language ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

In this course students will become familiar with the historical influences that brought about the development of the English language. Along the way students will learn how to analyze the structure of the language. Students will examine the morphology, phonology, and orthography of the language and assess the varieties of English found in today’s global environment. The influence of social interaction, identity, ethnicity and class will also be examined. Prerequisites: College Writing; a foreign language study or equivalent knowledge in a language other than English Students interested in this study will generally be those pursuing a concentration in English, Language Arts, Literature and/or Creative Writing.