The English Language: A Linguistic History

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Oxford University Press, 2006 - Language Arts & Disciplines - 522 pages
The English Language: A Linguistic History is designed as a core text for classes in the history of the English language, offered through the English or linguistics department. Beginning with a discussion of how language changes, the book examines historical change in English from its Indo-European past through its major periods (Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English). This is an introductory text: it does not assume any background in language or linguistics. Self-testing exercises are integrated throughout the text, and students are required to learn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet. Additional pedagogical material, such as lists of related books and Web sites, are also integrated.

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Studying the History of English
1
Resources for Studying the History of English
22
The Sounds and Writing of English
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