Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

LING 215 - WORDS IN ENGLISH

Long Title: WORDS IN ENGLISH: STRUCTURE, HISTORY, USE
Department: Linguistics
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: An introduction to the study of English words, focusing on their internal structure and the nature and history of English vocabulary. Aims are to enhance knowledge of the rich lexical resources of the language, and to facilitate the acquisition of scientific, technical, legal, and humanistic vocabulary. No previous linguistics background required. Cross-list: ENGL 215.
Course URL: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~kemmer/Words/info11.html