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A History of the English Language

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ClassGraphic Let's take a jaunt through more than one thousand years of linguistic history. We will look at English as it developed from Anglo-Saxon or Old English through Middle English. We'll also cover the revolution of Early Modern English literature with a focus on William Shakespeare and the dictionary movement. Finally, we'll study the transition to Modern English and on into the 19th and 20th centuries. We will dip into the rhyming argot of Victorian England, the spread of English around the world, and the "Englishes" that exist today. Each session will provide activities that will uncover why we speak as we do.
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Class Details

3 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
OLLI

Instructor
Thomas Santos 

Tuition: 

$40.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, January 13, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
1/14/2025 - 1/28/2025 Weekly - Tue 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Kingston, OLLI  Map Thomas Santos  ClassRoom

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