All living languages are subject to change, and in
this highly accessible handbook, Simon Horobin shows the
importance of thinking about why, as well as how,
language changes over time. Studying the History of
Early English introduces students to the theories and
methodologies that underpin the historical study of
English.Drawing on a wealth of approaches, textual,
historical and sociolinguistic, Horobin provides
detailed explanations of key developments in the history
of English, in spelling, pronunciation, grammar and
vocabulary and introduces students to the various ways
in which scholars have attempted to explain these
changes Lively and original, Studying the History of
Early English: * equips students with key analytical
tools and methods for the historical study of English *
includes practical information on gathering evidence and
provides a wealth of worked-through textual examples *
contains suggestions for further reading at the end of
each chapter * employs a methodological, rather than
chronological approach, with each chapter designed to
address a specific topic and consider its relevance to
the three major periods in the history of English: Old
English, Middle English and Early Modern English
Perspectives on the English Language is an innovative
series of textbooks for the English language student,
together forming a wide-ranging course for undergraduate
students of English. The basis of the series is a 'core'
of three books which together lay the foundations for
further study.A set of higher level textbooks builds on
these core books by bringing together the latest
thinking in a range of topics in English language.
Clearly set out and including relevant exercises and
questions, they make both the foundations of language
and the latest research accessible to a student
audience. Series Editors: Lesley Jeffries and Dan
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