History of English Language Study Material - MA English 1st Semester
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What is the primary focus of the course on History of English Language?

  • The development of English language over the past fifteen hundred years (correct)
  • The evolution of different languages
  • The history of English literature
  • The major historical events in the world
  • Who prepared the study material for the first semester MA English (2020 Admission) at the University of Calicut?

  • Dr.Aparna Ashok
  • Smt.Smitha N (correct)
  • The University of Calicut administration
  • Prof. P P John
  • Which section of the study material briefly considers the early development of the English Language?

  • Section C
  • Section B
  • Section A (correct)
  • Section D
  • What is the primary aim of learning about the History of English Language?

    <p>Gaining insight into the evolution and changes in the English language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who scrutinized the study material for the first semester MA English (2020 Admission) at the University of Calicut?

    <p>Dr.Aparna Ashok</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the text discusses the evolution of standard English and its significance in the globalized world?

    <p>Section C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical event significantly impacted the English language during the Middle English Period?

    <p>The Norman Conquest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which period did English experience an expansion of vocabulary due to foreign influences?

    <p>Middle English Period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language family does modern linguistic research claim that English belongs to?

    <p>Germanic Family of languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the historical events mentioned as having made several changes in the English language?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    History of English Language Course Focus

    • The course aims to explore the evolution of the English language from its origins to its modern form.

    Study Material Preparation

    • Dr. K T Shaji, Department of English, University of Calicut, prepared the study material for the first semester MA English (2020 Admission).

    Early English Development

    • The section "Old English" briefly considers the early development of the English Language.

    Historical Language Learning

    • The primary aim of learning about the History of English Language is to gain a deeper understanding of the language's structure, its development, and its impact on culture and communication.

    Study Material Scrutiny

    • Dr. M.V. George, Department of English, University of Calicut, scrutinized the study material.

    Standard English and Globalization

    • The section titled "Modern English" discusses the evolution of standard English and its significance in the globalized world.

    Middle English Impact

    • The Norman Conquest of 1066 significantly impacted the English language during the Middle English Period.

    Vocabulary Expansion

    • The Middle English Period saw an expansion of vocabulary due to foreign influences, particularly from French.

    Language Family

    • Modern linguistic research suggests that English belongs to the Indo-European language family.

    Historical Language Changes

    • Several historical events, such as the Norman Conquest, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution, made several changes in the English language.

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    Access study material for the History of English Language course offered by the University of Calicut, School of Distance Education. This material is designed for the first semester MA English students admitted in 2020 and onwards.

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