The History of Early English: An activity-based approach Keith Johnson is an English-language textbook focused on the history of the English language. This book is intended for students in higher education and offers an accessible introduction to the development of Early English up to the end of the Early Modern English period.
The textbook combines an activity-based approach with clear explanations, keeping students actively engaged with the material. The text covers the history of the language using example texts by writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare, supported by targeted questions and commentary. In addition, it includes a variety of assignments, discussions, and online tasks that align with the different chapters.
Key features:
- Comprehensive introduction to Early English, Middle English, and Early Modern English
- Activities that make the transition between chapters smooth
- Support through a companion website with audio, extra exercises, and online resources
- Practical and pedagogically sound, written by an experienced teacher and author
The book aligns in content with topics such as language history and linguistics, and is a valuable reference work within fields of study such as Language Arts & Disciplines and Historical & Comparative Linguistics.
Series: Learning about Language