Students turned in their FEW (Frequently Encountered Words) homework, after which we
(1) examined a few older English forms still current in Shakespeare's day, such as the second person singular informal (thou, thy, thine, thee);
(2) discussed more broadly the unending process of change in the English language (as in all other languages) and the role that plays in producing “contested usages.”
Dr. P passed out a handout containing “A Brief History of Old English.”
HW due Wednesday:
Read the handout and prepare for a brief quiz thereover.
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