A Light History of the English Language Expanded Version

Product Description NEW! Expanded Version! This is a thoroughly entertaining glimpse into the origins and development of our native language with enough English trivia thrown in to satisfy even the language experts among us. In his unique style of story-telling, Professor Elliot Engel reveals why our language developed in such a fascinating way from the Celts, to the Anglo-Saxons, to the invading French. The origins of some of our common words and phrases that we use daily are sure to surprise you. Professor Engel s videos have been described as the perfect introductory lectures because they combine just the right mixture of history, information, and humor, and because they tend to generate future interest and study by the viewer. Viewers feel like they have been made privy to inside information or that they have had a personal experience with the character or subject matter. Professor Engel s lectures are unforgettable, and its almost guaranteed that the viewer will be quoting the professor or telling others about the experience. Professor Elliot Engel brings the history of our language to life in a way that will appeal to young and old alike. Using anecdote, analysis, and large doses of humor, he gives new insights in the development of our native tongue. A Light History of the English Language is a great introductory essay on English literature, the origins of the English language, and especially Professor Engel s Writing Wonders Series. Running Time: 45 minutes NTSC Color: Copyright 2009 DVD11 A Light History of the English Language ISBN 978-1-890123-57-4 About the Actor Originally from Indianapolis, Dr. Elliot Engel now resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he has taught courses at NC State University, University of North Carolina, and Duke University. Dr. Engel earned his M.A. and Ph.D. as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at UCLA. While at UCLA he won the university s Outstanding Teacher Award. In addition, for his scholarship and teaching, he has received North Carolina s Adult Education Award, North Carolina State s Distinguished Outreach Professorship, and the Victorian Society Award of Merit. In addition to his busy lecture schedule, Dr. Engel has published 7 books both in England and the United States. His articles have appeared in national magazines, including Newsweek. Professor Engel has written three plays which have been produced during the last five years. PBS Television stations around the country aired Professor Engel's mini-lecture series on his favorite author, Charles Dickens. Review The crown jewel of the entire lecture series. --Wisconsin Bookwatch