English Language OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Undergraduate English Language Class
The Open University offers its 'Exploring the English Language' course as free OpenCourseWare (OCW). The course analyzes the development of the English language from the 15th to the 19th century. The original undergraduate course was designed primarily for English and linguistics students.
Exploring the English Language: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Lectures/Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | No |
Exploring the English Language: Course Description
The course examines the change the English language underwent from the 15th to the 19th century. It further looks at the political, social and linguistic developments that brought about these changes. To understand the linguistic changes, however, a basic grammar understanding is necessary and the course first provides a grammar primer. Specific course topics include lexicography, word classes, etymology and standardization.
This OpenCourseWare includes grammar exercises, interactive slides, course readings, discussion questions, brief and comical language videos, and hyperlinks to related course material. If you're interested in taking this free course, visit the English language exploration course page.
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