Introduction to the History of English

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025884
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the historical events which influenced the development of languages in the British Isles.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the chronology of invasions and their influence on the emergence of English in the British Isles.

2

Be able to read a text from an earlier period of English.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Translate, using supporting reference material, a short text from one of the following periods: Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English.
3

Understand how Standard English developed.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Analyse the main social, political and linguistic processes which led to the development of a standard form of English in the British Isles.