The History Of The English Language Part II, Making Modern English

Examines the flowering of English as it entered its early modern phase, becoming differentiated from other continental European languages and borrowing from languages around the world. Also discusses the use of English by Shakespeare and in the Bible, and examines the role and influence of lexicogra...

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Corporate Author: Teaching Company
Other Authors: Lerer, Seth, 1955-
Format: Videos DVD
Language:English
Published: Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Co., Ã1998.
Series:Great courses (DVD). Literature & English language.
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Summary:Examines the flowering of English as it entered its early modern phase, becoming differentiated from other continental European languages and borrowing from languages around the world. Also discusses the use of English by Shakespeare and in the Bible, and examines the role and influence of lexicography in the development of modern English.
Item Description:"Course no. 800"--Disc labels.
"Course no. 802"--Page [4] of guidebook cover.
Course guidebook available at Reference Desk.
"Part two: Making modern English"--Page ii of guidebook.
Physical Description:2 videodiscs : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (55 pages ; 22 cm).
Format:DVD.
ISBN:156585585X
9791565855853