The course aims at introducing students to the history of the English language and at equipping them with the ability to understand and discuss the role of cultural, political and social forces in the development of the language. 

1. Old English and foreign influences
2. The Norman Conquest and the subjection of English
3. The reestablishment of English
4. Middle English
5. The Renaissance
6. English in the Augustan Age
7. English in the Nineteenth Century
8. English Today
9. English World-Wide

See "Vademecum 2015-2016 Parte Generale".

Students will
"Conoscenza e capacità di comprensione" (knowledge and understanding):
-be able to describe the historical development of the English language and interpret the history of the English language as a cultural subject
"Capacità di applicare conoscenza e comprensione" (applying knowledge and understanding):
-be able to identify and define the different phases of the history of the English language
Autonomia di giudizio (making judgements):
-be able to discuss the role of cultural, political and social forces in the development of the English language
"Abilità comunicative" (communication skills):
-be able to understand a talk (given in English) and to read and understand academic essays (written in English) on the topics of the course.
-be able to discuss the topics of the course in English, expressing and explaining their point of view
"Capacità di apprendimento" (learning skills):
-be able to monitor and evaluate their own learning process
-(attending students) know how to increase their self-confidence to succeed
-(attending students) know specific strategies to improve their memory and make sense of complex information

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

English language tutorials held by "Collaboratori ed Esperti Linguistici" (Dr. Juliet Williams)

Teaching

Lectures and seminars.

Attendance

Students are warmly invited to attend lessons, especially those held by "Collaboratori ed Esperti Linguistici" (Dr. Juliet Williams).

Course books

1. A.C. Baugh & T. Cable, A History of the English Language. (Fifth Edition), London & New York: Routledge, 2006 (also available for free PDF download at: http://faculty.mu.edu.sa/public/uploads/1380984377.3491A%20History%20of%20English%20Language.pdf). (SELECTED CHAPTERS)

2. Course Packet

"Lettorato": see the section "Lingua inglese - Lettorato" (Dr. Juliet Williams).

Assessment

Oral exam in English.
Written exam and oral language assessment according to the rules applying to the first year of the "Laurea triennale".
For information about the "accertamento linguistico" and written exams, see the section "Lingua inglese - Lettorato" (Dr. Juliet Williams).

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.