CLSICS161 Demystifying Language: English Vocabulary
Course Description
Seventy-five per cent of English vocabulary derives from either Latin or Greek. This course provides students with a system and analytical tools to demystify the process of building their English vocabulary. Students are given an introduction to English word formation (morphology) and principles of semantic change, as well as to history of the English language, while mastering a large body of word elements based in Latin and Greek. The course builds general linguistic awareness while increasing students English vocabulary and ability to understand unknown words at sight. Attention is given to academic, scientific and medical terminology.
Course Video
Video IntroductionClosed Captioned
Academic Information
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Schedule & Fee
Dates: Jun 1 - Aug 26
Class #: 1427
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total Course Fee: $960
Instructor
Emily McDermott
emily.mcdermott@umb.edu
Book Information
  1. Donald Ayers, Englih Words from Latin and Greek Elements, 2nd ed, University of Arizona Pres, ISBN 0-8165-0978-6.
  2. Webster’s New College Dictionary, 3rd edition (hardback), Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt.
Wimba Requirement
UMB online courses use Wimba classroom (a live discussion tool) at least twice during the semester. Information about Horizon Wimba can be found at www.dlvpc.umb.edu/wimbasupport.htm. Your course instructor will inform you about dates and times of course meetings in Wimba Classroom.