ENGL 334 Etymology

The student of the English language is a student of its language arts, of reading and writing, and of its literature, and therefore of the stuff of which the language is made, its grammar and its vocabulary. The English vocabulary is the largest of any language in the world, containing words borrowed principally from Greek, Latin, and French, but also from its other European neighbors, as well as from language all around the globe. A study of the history of the words of the language is a study of the cultures and the historical developments that have made the language what it is.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (4)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will have two discussions that require them to analyze etymological insights found throughout the study of the course. Each thread must be at least 500 words, and each reply must be 200 words. (CLO: A, C, D)

Reading Response Assignments (3)

There are three response for the course assessing skills in terminology, history, and application of words. Each response must be 800-1,000 words.

Essay Assignments (2)

There are two essays in this course that should be 2000 words in length. The first is on word histories and the second on the influence of Christianity on the vocabularies of English. Student essays should reflect an appropriate level of research and should be documented in MLA or APA format. Focus for these essays should be on insightful analysis and clear articulation. (CLO: A, D)