? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : PPL-1-VSB-EL

An introduction to variation in English today and to the history of the language.

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : EN0001

? Pre-requisites : A basic knowledge of language structure and linguistic terminology. (In cases of doubt, please contact the course organiser).

Home subject area

Language Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 12 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 09/01/2006 14:00 14:50 Lecture Theatre C, David Hume Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 14:50 Central Lecture Thursday 14:00 14:50 Central Lecture Friday 14:00 14:50 Central

1. The course will give students an introduction to variation (both geographical and social) in English today.
2. The course will give students an overview of how English and Scots have developed from the earliest records until the present day, especially in relation to external historical developments and language contact.

Course work and degree exam. Students obtaining an average of 60% or above in classwork may be exempted from the degree examination.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Lucy May
Tel : (0131 6)51 3733
Email : lucy.may@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Linda Van Bergen
Tel : (0131 6)51 1998
Email : l.vanbergen@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.arts.ed.ac.uk/englang/

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/