CLASÂ 120. The Secret History of Words: The Greek and Latin Origins of English and Bio-Scientific Vocabulary. 1 Credit.
Offered Either Fall or Spring; Lecture hours:3
This course explores the Greek and Latin origins of many English words and the specialized vocabulary in fields such as the biosciences and law. We will primarily analyze words in order to improve your comprehension of English, but will simultaneously learn about the languages and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean.