This introduction to the history of English includes chapters on language change, the Indo-European background of English, and on Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English and Late Modern English. It offers information about the socio-historical background, the core areas of linguistic structure, discourse, speech acts and genres.
Introduction to the History of EnglishREADERSHIP: Professional & Vocational
ISBN-10: 3631560044
ISBN-13: 9783631560044
Author:
Kohnen, Thomas /
Publisher: Peter Lang AG
Publication date: March 2014
Format: Paperback / softback
Language: English
Dimensions: 149 x 209 x 18 mm
Weight: 298 g
Pages: 207 pages pages
Title: Introduction to the History of English