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The Influence of Latin on the EModE Lexicon

Title: The Influence of Latin on the EModE Lexicon

Term Paper (Advanced seminar) , 2012 , 14 Pages , Grade: 13 Punkte (1-)

Autor:in: Anne Volkmer (Author)

English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics
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Contents

1. Introduction 1

2. The Role of Latin during the EModE period 2

3. Latin as lingua franca of Science 3

4. Borrowings and Loanwords from Latin 5

5. Anglicization and Word Formation 7

6. Inkhorn Terms 9

7. Conclusion 10

8. Works Cited 12

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • Introduction
  • The Role of Latin during the Early Modern English Period
  • Latin as the lingua franca of Science
  • Borrowings and Loanwords from Latin
  • Anglicization and Word Formation
  • Inkhorn Terms
  • Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This term paper aims to analyze the influence of Latin on the Early Modern English lexicon. The paper explores the role of Latin in England during the Early Modern English period, focusing on the Reformation and the Renaissance. It investigates the borrowing of words from Latin, the formation of new words, and the consequences for the English language. The paper concludes by providing an outlook on further research possibilities.

  • The role of Latin during the Early Modern English period
  • The influence of the Reformation and the Renaissance on the use of Latin
  • Latin as the lingua franca of science
  • Borrowings and loanwords from Latin
  • Anglicization and word formation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

  • Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of the paper by providing background information on the history of the English language and the influences of other languages, particularly Latin, on its development. It highlights the significant growth and enrichment of the English lexicon during the Early Modern English period.
  • The Role of Latin during the Early Modern English Period: This chapter examines the status of Latin in England during the Middle English and Early Modern English periods. It discusses the role of Latin in theology, law, and administration, and the impact of the Reformation and the Renaissance on its usage. The chapter explores the decline of Latin as a dominant language and the rise of English, highlighting the role of the Reformation and the growing national identity of England.
  • Latin as the lingua franca of Science: This chapter focuses on the continued importance of Latin as the language of science and higher education during the Early Modern English period. It discusses the reasons behind this persistence, including the Renaissance and the resurgence of classical philosophical ideas.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key terms and concepts explored in this paper include Early Modern English, Latin, English lexicon, Reformation, Renaissance, lingua franca, borrowing, loanwords, anglicization, word formation, inkhorn terms, and the Oxford English Dictionary.

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Title
The Influence of Latin on the EModE Lexicon
College
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen  (Institut für Anglistik)
Course
Early Modern English
Grade
13 Punkte (1-)
Author
Anne Volkmer (Author)
Publication Year
2012
Pages
14
Catalog Number
V205533
ISBN (eBook)
9783656319603
ISBN (Book)
9783656324775
Language
English
Tags
Englisch English Latin Latein EModE Early Modern English Inkhorn Term Inkhorn Loanword Borrowing Renaissance Reformation Sprachwissenschaft Frühneuenglisch Wortschatz Lexicon Linguistik Linguistics
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Anne Volkmer (Author), 2012, The Influence of Latin on the EModE Lexicon, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/205533
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