Old English : a linguistic introduction / Jeremy J. Smith.

By:

Smith, J. J. (Jeremy J.)

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Cambridge introductions to the English languagePublication details: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2009.Description: 1 online resource (xii, 199 pages) : illustrationsContent type:

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9780511812330
0511812337
9780511515453
0511515456
9780511719479
0511719477
9780511512735
0511512732
9780511514807
0511514808
051171856X
9780511718564

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Old English.DDC classification:

429 22

LOC classification:

PE123 .S65 2009eb

Other classification:

18.04
HE 350
HE 370

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Contents:

About Old English -- Describing language -- The structure of Old English -- Spellings and sounds -- The Old English lexicon -- Old English grammar I : syntax -- Old English grammar II : inflexional morphology.

Summary: Old English provides a clear linguistic introduction to English between the 5th century and the Norman invasion in 1066. Tailored to suit the needs of individual course modules, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and presents the basic facts in a straightforward manner, making it the ideal beginners' text. Students are guided step-by-step through the main characteristics and developments of English during that period, aided by concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary. Each chapter is accompanied by an engaging set of exercises and discussion questions based on authentic Anglo-Saxon texts, encouraging students to consolidate their learning, and providing essential self-study material. The book is accompanied by a companion website, featuring solutions to the exercises and useful additional resources. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of Old English, it is set to become the leading introduction to the subject.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-194) and index.

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Old English provides a clear linguistic introduction to English between the 5th century and the Norman invasion in 1066. Tailored to suit the needs of individual course modules, it assumes no prior knowledge of the subject, and presents the basic facts in a straightforward manner, making it the ideal beginners' text. Students are guided step-by-step through the main characteristics and developments of English during that period, aided by concise chapter summaries, suggestions for further reading, and a comprehensive glossary. Each chapter is accompanied by an engaging set of exercises and discussion questions based on authentic Anglo-Saxon texts, encouraging students to consolidate their learning, and providing essential self-study material. The book is accompanied by a companion website, featuring solutions to the exercises and useful additional resources. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of Old English, it is set to become the leading introduction to the subject.

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