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PAGE  PAGE 7 Chapter VII Language Change I Teaching contents In this chapter, we will cover the following two things: Discuss language changes concerning sound, morphology and syntax, vocabulary, etc. Try to find out the causes for language change. II. Teaching procedure 1. General introduction Language change is universal, continuous, and to a considerable degree, regular and systematic. Language change is extensive, taking place in virtually all aspects phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, and semantics. Language change is universal, inevitable, and in some cases, vigorous, yet the truth of the matter is that it is never an overnight occurrence. It may be viewed as linguistic evolution from one stage to another. 2. Detailed study by asking and answering questions 1. What are the major periods in the history of English? English has undergone dramatic changes throughout the three major periods of Old English ( 4501150) Middle English (1150 1500) Modern English (1500 up to now) Old English ( 4501150): Old English dates back to the mid-fifth century when Anglo-Saxons invaded the British Isles from northern Europe. Many of the basic terms in the English language originate from Old English. Middle English (1150 1500): Middle English began with the arrival of the Norman French invaders in England under William the Conqueror in 1066. Modern English (1500 up to now): What separated the period of Middle English from that of Modern English was not European military invasion, but European renaissance movement, a period of humanistic revival of classical art , literature and learning whose influence reached England in the late 15th century. 2). What changes can be find through the development of language? Changes in phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon and semantic system and grammar can be found. Sound change the systematic and regular change in the vowel sound Middle English Modern English Five fi:v