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What significant work was authored by Bede the Venerable?
What significant work was authored by Bede the Venerable?
- A Treatise on Language Evolution
- The Ecclesiastical History of the English People (correct)
- The History of the English Language
- Sanskrit and Its Descendants
There were significant researches in the history of languages during the 17th century.
There were significant researches in the history of languages during the 17th century.
False (B)
Who proposed the concept of genealogical classification of languages?
Who proposed the concept of genealogical classification of languages?
William Jones
The early form of English developed into ___ English before evolving further.
The early form of English developed into ___ English before evolving further.
Match the historical stages of the English language with their correct order:
Match the historical stages of the English language with their correct order:
Which group was responsible for the invasion that significantly influenced the Old English language structure?
Which group was responsible for the invasion that significantly influenced the Old English language structure?
The West Saxon dialect was the only dialect with documented records.
The West Saxon dialect was the only dialect with documented records.
What language had a significant impact on the organization of society in the early formation of the English language?
What language had a significant impact on the organization of society in the early formation of the English language?
The Angles, who contributed to the formation of Old English, originated from _____ and part of modern-day _____.
The Angles, who contributed to the formation of Old English, originated from _____ and part of modern-day _____.
Match the Old English dialects with their descriptions:
Match the Old English dialects with their descriptions:
Flashcards
Indo-European language family
Indo-European language family
A large family of languages spoken across Europe and parts of Asia, including English, Sanskrit, and Greek.
Grimm's Law
Grimm's Law
Rules describing sound changes between Indo-European and Germanic languages, specifically consonant shifts.
Genealogical Classification of Languages
Genealogical Classification of Languages
Organizing languages into families based on common ancestors and shared characteristics like similarities in grammar and vocabulary.
Prehistoric English
Prehistoric English
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William Jones
William Jones
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Old English Period
Old English Period
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Roman Influence on English
Roman Influence on English
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Anglo-Saxon Tribes
Anglo-Saxon Tribes
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Old English Dialects
Old English Dialects
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Viking Influence on English
Viking Influence on English
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Study Notes
Lesson 1: History of the English Language - Introduction
- The course will study the history of languages.
- It will include genealogical classification of languages.
- Grimm's Law will be discussed.
- The history of the English Language (EL) will be categorized.
- Learning about prehistoric English is part of the course.
Lesson Plan
- The course's subject and objectives will be covered.
- Language history will be analyzed.
- How languages are categorized genealogically will be discussed.
- Grimm's Law will be explored (sound correspondences).
- Periods of English history will be established.
- Prehistoric English will be examined.
Description of Historical Development of English Language
- This section will cover the historical development of the English language.
Studying History of Languages
- No formal language history research occurred until the late 1700s.
- Historical treatises are sources of information.
- Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People" (731) is a significant source.
Genealogical Classification
- In 1786, William Jones connected Sanskrit and modern European languages.
- This linked them under a common Indo-European proto-language.
- A genealogical classification system was developed.
- English is part of the Indo-European language family.
- English comes from the Germanic branch, specifically the West Germanic subgroups, then Low West Germanic sub-branch.
Grimm's Law
- In 1822, Jacob Grimm identified consonant correspondences between Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, and Germanic languages.
- Examples of correspondences include p → f, t → p, and d → t.
Periodization
- The history of the English Language is divided into periods: prehistoric, Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, Late Modern English, and English today.
Prehistoric English
- The Brythonic (Celtic) language was present before the 5th century AD.
Historical Events
- Roman Conquest (55-43 BC – AD 440): This included Roman civilization, Christianity, and the introduction of the Latin language.
- Germanic Tribes (AD 449): The arrival of Jutes, Angles, and Saxons led to the destruction of Roman civilization, establishing new social organizations, and influencing the English Language.
- Scandinavian Invasion (AD 8th-10th centuries): Vikings speaking Old Norse significantly influenced the structure of the evolving English language.
Dialects of Old English
- The main dialects were Northumbrian (north of the Humber, spoken by Angles), Mercian (between the Humber and Thames, spoken by Angles), West Saxon (southwest of England, only dialect with extensive records), and Kentish (southeast of Britain, spoken by Jutes).
Old English Dates
- Old English existed approximately from AD 450 to 1100.
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