A Light History of the English Language

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Starring: Professor Elliot Engel
Type: DVD
Directed By: Carl Gilfillan
Studio: Media Consultants Inc
Release Date: 1997-10-28
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.

A 37-minute light-hearted yet scholarly overview of the history and development of the English language
This DVD was employed at the first seminar meeting of a course in the history of the English language. It is a video lecture delivered by an actual American academician: Professor Eliot Engel. The content is solid and Engel's delivery--although rapid--maintains one's attention. Humor punctuates many of the more serious points in the lecture. Ample examples are given by Professor Engel. This DVD was well worth the time to view. Most who were present at the classroom viewing of this DVD shared my opinion that it should have been longer and in more depth. It is rare when students crave more of such a heavy-duty subject! Overall grade: B+