MSt English Language
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Language and History
30 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Simon Horobin examines how the English language has changed over time, addressing such vexed questions as whether Jane Austen could spell, the f...
History of English Pronunciation
30 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Do we really know what Chaucer's poetry sounded like? Professor Simon Horobin introduces evidence that gives us an insight into the history of English...
Shakespeare and the Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
08 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Charlotte Brewer introduces the methodology behind the creation of the OED and how current activity to update the Dictionary may reveal new ...
English and Gender
21 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Deborah Cameron explores some of the key theories surrounding the use of language by women and men. Are we really so different?
Introduction to the MSt in English Language
21 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Deborah Cameron introduces the new Master's course in English Language offered by the University of Oxford.