I am studying English language, and for my project I will be preparing an article or an essay on an aspect of English language. Overall topic I have decided to choose is English etymology.
Etymology (French etimologie; Latin etymologia) - The branch of linguistics which deals with determining the origin of words and the historical development of their form and meanings (Oxford English Dictionary).
My work on project started of research on Old English and etymology of English language. I came across of articles on changes in English language that started in 17th century, and formed Early Modern English. This subject was in my field of interests, however I was not sure if this subject is what I want to write about.
During further research I red about Old Norse influence on English language. This subject interest me the most due to 9th, 10th and 11th century invasions of Vikings which are in my general zone of interest. I like to read and watch documentaries about that period of English history.
In my work I will concentrate on researching and writing about invasions of Vikings in 9th, 10th and 11th century and their influence on English language. I would like to show a linguistics maps and photographs in the subject.
Linguistic map - A map showing the distribution of linguistic features or languages over a certain geographical area. (Oxford English Dictionary)
My project will be completed at the beginning of December.
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