LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
ENG3701
ASSIGNMENT NO: 01
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
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?" Your response should be
approximately 1 page. (25)
The English language has a rich and complex history, evolving over centuries from its roots in
Old English to the global language we know today. This evolution has been influenced by
various factors, including historical events, cultural exchanges, and technological
advancements.
Old English (450-1150 AD)
Old English, also known as Anglo-Saxon, was the earliest form of the English language,
brought to the British Isles by Germanic tribes, the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. It was a highly
inflected language with a complex system of declensions and conjugations…
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Assignment One
Semester One
ENG3701
History and spread of English
100 marks
Instructions:
If you are submitting a typed response,
▪ Use the Arial font
▪ Use size 14 for headings and size 12 for the body of your answer.
▪ Use double-spacing for your paragraphs.
▪ From the options available to format your work on the Home tab of the ribbon on your
computer, please click on JUSTIFY to format your work.
Be mindful of the following:
▪ Ensure that the work you submit is not in any way password protected or locked
for editing.
▪ Check after submission that all your work has been uploaded.
▪ Keep a record or proof of submission to safeguard your own interests.
▪ Remember to convert to PDF before uploading.
TURN OVER Presentation:
ENG3701
ASSIGNMENT NO: 01
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
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?" Your response should be
approximately 1 page. (25)
The English language has a rich and complex history, evolving over centuries from its roots in
Old English to the global language we know today. This evolution has been influenced by
various factors, including historical events, cultural exchanges, and technological
advancements.
Old English (450-1150 AD)
Old English, also known as Anglo-Saxon, was the earliest form of the English language,
brought to the British Isles by Germanic tribes, the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. It was a highly
inflected language with a complex system of declensions and conjugations…
, 2
Assignment One
Semester One
ENG3701
History and spread of English
100 marks
Instructions:
If you are submitting a typed response,
▪ Use the Arial font
▪ Use size 14 for headings and size 12 for the body of your answer.
▪ Use double-spacing for your paragraphs.
▪ From the options available to format your work on the Home tab of the ribbon on your
computer, please click on JUSTIFY to format your work.
Be mindful of the following:
▪ Ensure that the work you submit is not in any way password protected or locked
for editing.
▪ Check after submission that all your work has been uploaded.
▪ Keep a record or proof of submission to safeguard your own interests.
▪ Remember to convert to PDF before uploading.
TURN OVER Presentation:
