Develop awareness of how and why language changes. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of phonological, morphological, and semantic changes on the language. Understand the social, economic and political issues surrounding today's varieties of English. Use scholarly dictionaries effectively as tools to study words and language change. Appreciate the influence of the past on the present in spoken and written English.
Attendance is required.
You are allowed 3 absences without consequence. Plan to be in class and on time. Assignments and papers are due on the date given in the syllabus. Late papers and assignments are not accepted unless prearranged. Papers should follow MLA format.