FREN0233A-S22
History of the French Language
History of the French Language
In this course we will study how French has evolved into a global language. We will survey its development from a Latin dialect spoken in ancient Gaul to its present-day diversity in the French-speaking world, with a focus on comparative analysis. Specific topics may include linguistic variation over time, gender and language change, phonological history, spelling reforms, and language use on social media. Students will engage with historical and contemporary texts, art, and audiovisual sources. (FREN 0209, or by waiver. No previous knowledge of linguistics is required.) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
In this course we will study how French has evolved into a global language. We will survey its development from a Latin dialect spoken in ancient Gaul to its present-day diversity in the French-speaking world, with a focus on comparative analysis. Specific topics may include linguistic variation over time, gender and language change, phonological history, spelling reforms, and language use on social media. Students will engage with historical and contemporary texts, art, and audiovisual sources. (FREN 0209, or by waiver. No previous knowledge of linguistics is required.) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Spring 2022
- Location:
- Le Chateau 003(CHT 003)
- Schedule:
- 9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 14, 2022 to May 16, 2022)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Unknown Unknown
- Subject:
- French
- Department:
- French
- Division:
- Languages
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP HIS LNG
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- LNGT0233A-S22
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22729
- Subject Code:
- FREN
- Course Number:
- 0233
- Section Identifier:
- A