The History of Early English

An activity-based approach

By:

Keith Johnson

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Learning About Language

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The History of Early English provides an accessible and student-friendly introduction to the history of the English language from its beginnings until the end of the Early Modern English period. Taking an activity-based approach, this text ensures that students learn by engaging with the fascinating evolution of this language rather than simply reading about it. The History of Early English: Provides a comprehensive introduction to early, middle and early modern English; Introduces each language period with a text from writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare, accompanied by a series of guiding questions and commentaries that will engage readers and give them a flavour of the language of the time; Features a range of activities that include discussion points, questions, online tasks and preparatory activities that seamlessly take the reader from one chapter to the next; Is supported by a companion website featuring audio files, further activities and links to online material. Written by an experienced teacher and author, this book is the essential course textbook for any module on the history of English.

Author Biography:

Keith Johnson is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics and Language Education in the Department of Linguistics and English Language, University of Lancaster

Release date NZ

June 22nd, 2016

Author

Keith Johnson

Series

Learning About Language

Pages

306

Audience

Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

31 Tables, black and white; 13 Line drawings, black and white

Dimensions

174x246x18

ISBN-13

9781138795457

Product ID

24586534

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