ENG3701 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DUE
March 2024
ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
, 1. "How has the English language evolved over time, from its roots in Old
English to its current form, and what factors have influenced its
development?
The evolution of the English language is a vast and fascinating subject.
Here's a brief overview of how English has evolved over time:
1. Old English (450-1150 AD):
Germanic tribes, particularly the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, brought
their languages to England.
Old English was highly inflected, with a complex grammar system.
Influenced by Latin due to contact with the Roman Empire.
2. Middle English (1150-1500 AD):
Significant influence from the Norman Conquest in 1066 led to a
blending of Old English and Norman French.
The language became less inflected, and vocabulary expanded with
borrowings from French and Latin.
3. Early Modern English (1500-1700 AD):
The printing press played a crucial role in standardizing the language.
The Renaissance brought a surge of new vocabulary, including words
borrowed from Latin and Greek.
The Great Vowel Shift led to changes in pronunciation.
4. Modern English (1700-Present):
The Industrial Revolution and technological advancements contributed
to a surge in new vocabulary.
Colonization spread English worldwide, leading to variations and
influences from other languages.
Globalization and the internet have further accelerated the evolution of
English.
Factors influencing development:
1. Cultural Influences: Literature, art, and cultural movements contribute to
language evolution.
2. Contact with Other Languages: Through conquest, trade, or cultural
exchange, English has borrowed words from various languages.
3. Technological Advances: Scientific and technological progress introduces
new terms and concepts.
4. Social Changes: Shifts in society lead to changes in language use and
expression.
5. Globalization: Increased global communication has led to the adoption of
English words and expressions in various languages.
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DUE
March 2024
ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME] [Company address]
, 1. "How has the English language evolved over time, from its roots in Old
English to its current form, and what factors have influenced its
development?
The evolution of the English language is a vast and fascinating subject.
Here's a brief overview of how English has evolved over time:
1. Old English (450-1150 AD):
Germanic tribes, particularly the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, brought
their languages to England.
Old English was highly inflected, with a complex grammar system.
Influenced by Latin due to contact with the Roman Empire.
2. Middle English (1150-1500 AD):
Significant influence from the Norman Conquest in 1066 led to a
blending of Old English and Norman French.
The language became less inflected, and vocabulary expanded with
borrowings from French and Latin.
3. Early Modern English (1500-1700 AD):
The printing press played a crucial role in standardizing the language.
The Renaissance brought a surge of new vocabulary, including words
borrowed from Latin and Greek.
The Great Vowel Shift led to changes in pronunciation.
4. Modern English (1700-Present):
The Industrial Revolution and technological advancements contributed
to a surge in new vocabulary.
Colonization spread English worldwide, leading to variations and
influences from other languages.
Globalization and the internet have further accelerated the evolution of
English.
Factors influencing development:
1. Cultural Influences: Literature, art, and cultural movements contribute to
language evolution.
2. Contact with Other Languages: Through conquest, trade, or cultural
exchange, English has borrowed words from various languages.
3. Technological Advances: Scientific and technological progress introduces
new terms and concepts.
4. Social Changes: Shifts in society lead to changes in language use and
expression.
5. Globalization: Increased global communication has led to the adoption of
English words and expressions in various languages.
