HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
COURSE OUTLINE
Lecturer: Hartoyo, M.A., Ph.D.
FAKULTAS BAHASA DAN SENI
UNIVERSITAS NEGERI SEMARANG
2012
PREFACE
This book is primary written for students who wish to pursue a better understanding
history of language English language and culture. Its primary purpose is to acquaint
students with an introductory insight on the history and development of English
language as well as historical and cultural aspects surrounds it.
There are nine chapters in the book organized in a logical and practical
sequence, with a chapter focusing on an important topic of research such as; dialects
and standard English – the past, dialects and standard English – the present, regional
accent and received pronunciation, spoken and written English, learning to talk, variety
in spoken English I: grammar and vocabulary, variety in spoken English Ii conversation,
variety in written English I: reporting news, and variety in written English II: style.
In compiling the book, the writer borrowed generously from books written by
foreign authors, to whom proper reference is made. The author extends his thanks and
appreciation to all of them.
Semarang,
March 2012
Hartoyo
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Course Outline
Course name
Course Code
Program Study
Semester
: History of English Language and Culture
: BIS 316
: English Literature
: Even Semester 2011/2012
1. Course Description
The course of History of English Language and Culture introduces students with an
introductory insight on history of English language and culture such as dialects and
Standard English, regional accent and Received Pronunciation, spoken and written
English, variety in spoken English, variety in written English, as well as British
history and culture. On top of that, this course serves as a chance for students to
gain better understanding of history of English language and culture as well as
encourage them to expand their knowledge on English language and culture
through individual or group research.
2. Objectives
This course is aimed to acquaint the students with important topics of English
Language and Culture such as dialects and Standard English, regional accent and
Received Pronunciation, spoken and written English, variety in spoken English,
variety in written English, as well as British history and culture.
3. Course Outline
Week
Topics
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Materials
Introduction to the Course and Handout HELC
General Concern &
Chapter 1
Introduction to United
kingdom
Dialects and Standard English – Handout HELC
The Past
Chapter 2
Dialects and Standard English – Handout HELC
The Present
Chapter 3
Pop Quiz 1
Regional Accent and Received
Pronunciation
Spoken and Written English
3
Handout HELC
Chapter 4
Handout HELC
Chapter 5
Remarks
7.
Learning To Talk
8.
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Handout HELC
Chapter 6
Pop Quiz 2
Variety in Spoken English I:
Handout HELC
Grammar and Vocabulary
Chapter 7
MID TERM TEST
Variety in Spoken English II:
Conversation
Variety in Written English I:
Reporting news
Handout HELC
Chapter 8
Handout HELC
Chapter 9
Pop Quiz 3
Variety in Written English II:
Handout HELC
Style
Chapter 10
FINAL TEST
4. Course Strategy
Strategies applied during the course include lecture, observation and exploration
trough individual and group research, discussion, group presentation, making
summary, report-essay, and justification.
5. Course Assessment
Assessment will be based on students’ participation during the course, their scores
of test (quizzes), performance during group presentation and final assignment,
with the following percentages:
a.
Classroom participation
: 20%,
b. Scores of test (quizzes)
: 20%,
c.
Performance
: 25%,
d. Final paper
: 35%.
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6. Course Reference
Freeborn, Dennis et al. (1993). Varieties of English. London: The Macmillan Press Ltd.
Hartoyo. (2009) British Studies: Complementary Material. (Unpublished Material)
Kennedy, Chris. (2000). British Studies: Intercultural Perspectives. England: Longman
Weisser, Henry G. and Kishlansky, Mark. (2006). United Kingdom. Microsoft ® Encarta ®
2007. © 1993-2006 Microsoft Corporation
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