The History of English in 10 minutes - Chapter 5 (OU)
The English of Science
Comprehension
- The lecturer says "how to talk with gravity". What makes us laugh at this? Look up the meanings of the word "gravity".
- When did science start to be recognised?
- Which language did the scientists use to start with?
- Why did the scientists switch language?
- Which important scientific institution was established?
- Explain Newton's theory in your own words.
- Why was it important that scientific discoveries were communicated in English?
Discussion
- Which language are the following scientific words derived from:
- acid
- gravity
- pendulum
- electricity
- cardiac
- ovary
- penis
- tonsil
Dictionary, Thesaurus - the Free Dictionary
- How do you think that the use of English in the new sciences that appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries contributed to the spread of English?
Suggested Further Reading
Læringsressurser
English as a world language
Hva er kjernestoff og tilleggsstoff?
Fagstoff
English Around the World
KjernestoffEnglish - World Language Number One
KjernestoffAnd the Millionth Word is . . .
KjernestoffThe Origins of the English Language
KjernestoffEnglish Spreading Worldwide
KjernestoffEnglish in Britain
KjernestoffWhy So Much Variety in English?
KjernestoffGlobal English
Kjernestoff
Oppgaver og aktiviteter
English-Speaking Countries - Task
KjernestoffEnglish as a Global Language Quiz
KjernestoffNorwenglish
KjernestoffWord origin - 2
KjernestoffWord origin - 1
KjernestoffWhy So Much Variety in English? - Tasks
KjernestoffGlobal English
Kjernestoff- Tilleggsstoff
The English of ScienceDu er her
Tilleggsstoff
Ekstern læringsressurs
Det er ikke noe kjernestoff for ekstern læringsressurs.