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CLAS 210 - Word Origins & Vocabulary Dev


3 Credit Hours
This is a course on the etymology of English words, especially those of classical (Greek or Latin) origin. It introduces students to some basic principles of word formation, the history of the English language, and the influence of other cultures on their own. Emphasis is placed on medical, legal, and scientific terminology.

Course Attributes: Humanities Elective

Levels: Graduate Undergraduate


College of Arts & Sciences Classics & Modern Languages