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Title: STUDYING THE HISTORY OF EARLY ENGLISH
By: Simon Horobin
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0230551386
ISBN 13: 9780230551381
Publisher: PALGRAVE MACMILLAN
Pub. date: 9 December, 2009
Series: Perspectives on the English Language
Pages: 168
Description: This accessible book introduces students to the latest linguistic approaches and methodologies for studying the history of English. Horobin shows the importance of thinking about why, as well as how, language changes over time and includes practical information on gathering evidence alongside worked-through textual examples.
Synopsis: All living languages are subject to change, and in this highly accessible handbook, Simon Horobin shows the importance of thinking about why, as well as how, language changes over time. Studying the History of Early English introduces students to the theories and methodologies that underpin the historical study of English. Drawing on a wealth of approaches, textual, historical and sociolinguistic, Horobin provides detailed explanations of key developments in the history of English, in spelling, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary and introduces students to the various ways in which scholars have attempted to explain these changesLively and original, Studying the History of Early English:* equips students with key analytical tools and methods for the historical study of English * includes practical information on gathering evidence and provides a wealth of worked-through textual examples* contains suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter* employs a methodological, rather than chronological approach, with each chapter designed to address a specific topic and consider its relevance to the three major periods in the history of English: Old English, Middle English and Early Modern EnglishPerspectives on the English Language is an innovative series of textbooks for the English language student, together forming a wide-ranging course for undergraduate students of English. The basis of the series is a 'core' of three books which together lay the foundations for further study. A set of higher level textbooks builds on these core books by bringing together the latest thinking in a range of topics in English language. Clearly set out and including relevant exercises and questions, they make both the foundations of language and the latest research accessible to a student audience.Series Editors: Lesley Jeffries and Dan McIntyre
Illustrations: 168 p.
Publication: UK
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Returns: Non-returnable
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