REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

NORTHERN NEGROS STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

OLD SAGAY, SAGAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
(034)722-4169/www.nonescost.edu.com

COLLEGE OF ARTS
AND SCIENCES
COURSE MODULE IN

HISTORY OF THE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
1st Semester; A.Y. 2021 – 2022
COURSE FACILITATOR:
Prof. LALIE G. PADERNAL, LPT, MAEd.
FB/MESSENGER: Lalie Gaca Padernal
Email: laliergp22@gmail.com
Phone No: 09104436866
 VISION

SUN-NEGROS: A globally recognized university offering distinctively – niched academic programs

engaged in dynamic quality instruction, research and extension by 2025.

MISSION

To produce glocally viable graduates through innovative learning and research environment and

contribute to nation – building by providing education, training, research and resource creation opportunities

in various technical and disciplinal areas.

GOAL

UPGRADEd instruction, research, extension and governance for glocal recognition.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate logical thinking, critical judgment and independent decision-making on any confronting
situations
2. Demonstrate necessary knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes expected of one’s educational level and
field of discipline
3. Exhibit necessary knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes in research
4. Exhibit proactive and collaborative attributes in diverse fields
5. Manifest abilities and willingness to work well with others either in the practice of one’s profession or
community involvement without compromising legal and ethical responsibilities and accountabilities.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

NONESCOST AB-English Program Outcomes

The program shall produce a graduate who can:

1. Participate effectively in oral and written communication settings both in Filipino and English.

2. Demonstrate English language competence through a better understanding of the structures and the use of

language to meet the emerging demands of the professions and the society.

3. Engage in English language innovations and research relevant to school and workplace in improving quality

of life.

4. Strengthen linkages with LGUs, community and other stakeholders.

Hello, there! Welcome to your ELS 103 - HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE class! I am glad to have you.

I know this pandemic has brought a lot of drastic changes in our lives recently. Academically, it means we are in a
new normal era where traditional classroom set up is no longer an option. We are here to embrace the advantages
and challenges of Flexible Learning in the form of printed and digital modules.

With proper mindset, we will be able to alleviate all challenges and make learning productive in all ways possible.

Let’s do this together.

PLEASE READ!

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 Be sure that your name/account is your real name

 Make sure that the topics discussed are all subject-related. You may opt to create a separate class
groupchat for other irrelevant discussions.
 Avoid flooding the groupchats with emojis and other irrelevant symbols.
 Backread messages to avoid repetitive questions.
 Always be tactful and respectful to others. Avoid making harsh remarks. (Note: Abusive users will be
warned and removed from the group eventually)
 Follow instructions carefully. Ask questions if you need to.
 Submit on time/date prescribed to avoid unnecessary delays.
 Avoid plagiarism. PLAGIARISM is a crime and is punishable by law. We strongly discourage such act.
Please use proper referencing if needed.
 Do not forget to label your papers or files according to:
 Your name and section
 Topic
 Activity number

As you read on, you will have an overview of the course, the content, requirements and other related information
regarding the course. The module is made up of 8 lessons. Each lesson has seven parts:

INTRODUCTION- Overview of the lesson

LEARNING OUTCOMES- Lesson objectives for you to ponder on

MOTIVATION- Fuels you to go on

 PRESENTATION- A smooth transition to the lesson

TEACHING POINTS- Collection of ideas that you must discover

LEARNING ACTIVITIES – To measure your learnings in the lesson where you wandered.

ASSESSMENT – To test your understanding in the lesson you discovered

Please read your modules and learn the concepts by heart. It would help you prepare to be effective and
efficient professional in your respective fields. You can explore more of the concepts by reading the
references and the supplementary readings.

I encourage you to get in touch with me in case you may encounter problems while studying your modules.
Keep a constant and open communication. Use your real names in your FB accounts or messenger so I can
recognize you based on the list of officially enrolled students in the course. I would be very glad to assist you
in your journey. Furthermore, I would also suggest that you build a workgroup among your classmates.
Participate actively in our discussion board or online discussion if possible and submit your
outputs/requirements on time. You may submit them online through email and messenger. You can also
submit hard copies. Place them in short size bond paper inside a short plastic envelop with your names and
submit them in designated pick-up areas.

I hope that you will find this course interesting and fun. I hope to know more of your experiences, insights,
challenges and difficulties in learning as we go along this course. I am very positive that we will successfully
meet the objectives of the course.

May you continue to find inspiration to become a great professional. Keep safe and God bless!

Course Outline in ELS 103 – HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Course Number ELS 103
Course Title HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Course This course explains the external ( historical, political, cultural forces) and internal (changes in
Description the language features) histories of the English Languages.
No. of Units 3 units
Pre-requisites GE English
Course Intended 1. Trace the internal history of English through the development of its forms and structure -
Learning phonological,morphological, syntactic, and semantic;
Outcomes 2. Trace the external history of English by identifying the factors - economic, political, social,
and cultural - that influenced its development;
 3. Chart the growth of English as a global language
Content LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION
Coverage 1.The Indo-European family of Language
1.1The discovery of Sanskrit
1.2 The Germanic Languages

LESSON 2:
2.The English Language of Britain
2.1 Old English
2.2 Middle English
2.3Modern English

LESSON 3:
3.The English Language in America
3.1 The Settlement of America
3.2 The American Dialects

LESSON 4.
4.The English Language in Asia
4.1 The English Language in the Philippines
4.2The English Language in other Asian Countries
4.3 Synthesizing the gender role in the development of English language in Asian countries

LESSON 5.
5. The English Language in the World
5.1 The Importance of English
5.2 The Future of English in the World

References 1. College VMGO

Online References:

OR 1 - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Indo-European-languages#ref74545
OR 2 -https://www.britannica.com/topic/Germanic-languages
OR 3- https://www.bl.uk/medieval-literature/articles/old-english
OR 4-https://www.britannica.com/topic/Old-English-language
OR 5- https://www.britannica.com/topic/English-language/Historical-background
OR- 6 https://www.britannica.com/topic/English-language/Composition

OR 7-https://www.thehistoryofenglish.com/issues_global.html

OR 8 -https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-
maps/american-english
OR- 9 https://www.businessinsider.com/dialects-of-american-english-2013-12
OR 10-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_English
OR -11 https://blog.esl-languages.com/blog/learn-languages/english-language-global-number-one/
OR 12- https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ939947.pdf
 OR - 13 https://www.encyclopedia.com/humanities/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-
maps/south-east-asian-english
OR 14 - https://uconsulting.nl/publications/the-importance-of-the-english-language-in-todays-world

Course 1. Thought Papers/Reflection Papers/Essays

Requirements 2. Individual Presentations
3. Portfolio
4. Term Exams
5. Completed modules

Prepared by: PHILAMER T. PEDRINA, LPT, MAEd.

Adapted by:

LALIE G. PADERNAL, LPT, MAEd

Reviewed and Approved by:

Subject Area Coordinator: PHILAMER T. PEDRINA, LPT, MAEd.

Dean, CAS : MERROSE B. DESCARIAL, LPT, MABio

GAD Director : MARY ANN T. ARCEŇO, Ph.D.

CIMD, Chairperson : MA. JANET S. GEROSO, Ph.D.

QA Director : DONNA FE V. TOLEDO, Ed. D.

VP- Academic Affairs : SAMSON M. LAUSA, Ph. D

MODULE 2
LESSON

1 The English Language of Britain

3
HOURS

LESSON 2:
The English Language of Britain
 Old English
 Middle English
 Modern English

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:

1. Identify the different period of English language of Britain

2. Discuss the differences and development of each period

MOTIVATION Questions:
Learning Activity 2.1
▪ What is the language of British?
▪ When did they start speaking English in England?
▪ Why do they speak English in England?
▪ Where does English Language come from?
 British English is the standard dialect of the English language as spoken and written in the United
Kingdom.

The Beginning Of Old English (450-1100 AD)

It is said that the English language originated in 449 AD, with the arrival on the British Islands of Germanic tribes —
the Saxons, the Angles, and the Jutes — from what is now Denmark and Germany. Prior to this arrival, the
inhabitants of the British Isles are believed to have spoken ancient Celtic, a language whose contemporary
variations still exist in places around Britain (Welsh being the most obvious example). After locals moved further
north, Englisc, the language spoken by the Angle tribe, started to spread across the south of Britain. It is around this
time, c. 700-1000 AD, that Old English’s most important epic was written: Beowulf. It is the longest poem in Old
English, and famously narrates the story of the fights between Beowulf and the bloodthirsty monsters Grendel,
Grendel’s mother, and a dragon.

Middle English: French And Latin Influences (1100-1500)

The years 1150 to 1500 mark what is now known as the ‘Middle English’ period. In 1066, William the Conqueror
invaded from Normandy and brought with him French words that — over time — blended with the existing Germanic
language. Around 10,000 French words entered the English language throughout the centuries after the Norman
invasion. Although Englisc had expanded in Britain, it was back then only spoken by the lower classes; as a result, a
newer French-influenced version of the language took over as the language of the court, administration, and culture.
Most notably, The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer and the first English cookery book — known as The
Forme of Cury (The Form of the Cookery) — were both written in Middle English, between 1300 and 1400 AD. The
language nonetheless was still at a primitive stage, to the point where a native speaker today would find it difficult to
understand.

Late Middle English: Stabilising A Language

By around 1430, official documents once written in French started to appear in English. The English language
was emerging around its London dialect, known as the Chancery Standard. It was by the mid-fifteenth century that
the Chancery Standard started to be used for all official purposes — with the notable exception of the Church (which
continued to use Latin). Through the help of such persons as William Caxton (who introduced the printing press to
England in the 1470s) and Richard Pryson (the first English-language publisher in the country) the language fully
standardised to the Chancery Standard towards the end of the 15th century. This uniform language came to
be accepted throughout England, with the first translation of the bible appearing in 1535 and marking the beginning
of Modern English.
Early Modern English (Shakespearean)
Early Modern English formed during the late 15th century and continued through to the mid-to-late 17th century. As
James I came to the throne in 1603 the English standard began to influence what was both spoken and written in the
UK, including Middle Scots in Scotland. The texts made around this period are surprisingly understandable to
readers today, although there are still stark differences with contemporary English. Early Modern English is also
known as Shakespearean English, thanks to it being the tongue of the country’s most important writer. The 37 plays
written by Shakespeare during this period had a great impact on the English language. While the Bard has been
widely recognised as an iconic writer for his creativity, style and the complexity of his characters, he also created
more than 1,500 words, many of which are common expressions still used today.

Late Modern English

At the beginning of the 16th century, the British Empire started its process of expansion, reaching its height between
the 18th and 20th centuries. By the 19th century, the British Empire was going through an era of significant change,
which had a great impact on the language. The Industrial Revolution made the English vocabulary vaster,
introducing words to describe new technologies. The steam engine and the consequent invention of new means of
transportation, materials, and techniques, necessitated words and ideas that had never been used before. A larger
vocabulary was introduced, rather than new grammar or spelling rules, allowing Late Modern English to differ only
slightly from Early Modern English. Neologisms and words derived from ancient languages, such as Latin or Greek,
were completing the new technological and scientific lexicon. Half of the Revolution’s research for new inventions
between 1750 and 1900 was written in English, thanks in part to the contribution of another English speaking country,
the USA. In the meantime, the British Empire’s immense size led to the meeting of English culture with those of
its colonies, leading to the adoption of words and expressions from those countries.

Contemporary Period: English Development Today

Today, learning English has never been so easy, which is evident in English being the third most spoken language in
the world. Considering that there are over 300 languages spoken in London alone, the creation of a new dialect —
called Multicultural London English — is inevitable. Some consider it a new form of Cockney mainly spoken by the
working class and young people. This dialect contains elements from a multitude of English forms, utilising new
linguistic forms as well as styles of speaking, known as multiethnolects. With new words and abbreviations brought
about by the internet and social media (such as ‘selfie’ and ‘LOL’) becoming commonplace in our language, it will be
interesting to see what the English language will look like in years to come.

A brief chronology of English

55 BC Roman invasion of Britain by Julius Caesar Local

inhabitants
speak
AD 43 Roman invasion and occupation. Beginning of Roman rule of Britain
Celtish

436 Roman withdrawal from Britain complete

449 Settlement of Britain by Germanic invaders begins

450-480 Earliest known Old English inscriptions Old

English
1066 William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, invades and conquers England

c1150 Earliest surviving manuscripts in Middle English Middle

English
1348 English replaces Latin as the language of instruction in most schools

1362 English replaces French as the language of law. English is used in Parliament for the first
time
A brief chronology of English

c1388 Chaucer starts writing The Canterbury Tales

c1400 The Great Vowel Shift begins

1476 William Caxton establishes the first English printing press Early
Modern
English
1564 Shakespeare is born

1604 Table Alphabeticall, the first English dictionary, is published

1607 The first permanent English settlement in the New World (Jamestown) is established

1616 Shakespeare dies

1623 Shakespeare's First Folio is published

1702 The first daily English-language newspaper, The Daily Courant, is published in London

1755 Samuel Johnson publishes his English dictionary

1776 Thomas Jefferson writes the American Declaration of Independence

1782 Britain abandons its colonies in what is later to become the USA

1828 Webster publishes his American English dictionary Late

Modern
English
1922 The British Broadcasting Corporation is founded

1928 The Oxford English Dictionary is published

ASSESSMENT
Learning Activity 2.2
Comprehension Questions
1. What are the different period of English language of Britain? Discuss briefly each period.
2. Explain in you own words the differences and development of at least two(2) periods of your choice.