num_pages: 542
description: The English 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 itsIndo-European past through its major periods (Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English). This is an introductory it does not assume any background in language or linguistics. Self-testing exercises are integrated throughout the text, and students are required tolearn to use the International Phonetic Alphabet. Additional pedagogical material, such as lists of related books and Web sites, are also integrated.
language: English
title: The English Language: A Linguistic History
titlecomplete: The English Language: A Linguistic History
genres: Linguistics, Language, History, School, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 96
publisher: Oxford University Press