CECL 0903 - Word Etymologies: The Greek and Latin Roots of English

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Brown University

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Over 60 percent of English words derive from Greek or Latin, and in fields such as science and technology, over 90 percent. This course is designed to increase English vocabulary by focusing on the Latin and Greek roots of the English language. Our word study will be organized by language, where students will spend the first week studying the English derivatives and cognates of Latin words and then the second week studying derivatives from Greek. Class activities will involve identifying and analyzing vocabulary in context and are engineered to hone students’ recognition and critical thinking abilities.

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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