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Greek and Latin Roots of English

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This course provides students with a basic understanding of the structure and vocabulary of Greek and Latin as they have influenced the development of English. It focuses on the Greek and Latin roots of technical vocabulary in fields such as psychology, social sciences, art, literature, law, biology, medicine, religion, and philosophy. Some attention is also paid to the influence of Greek and Roman society on Western culture. No previous language training is required. (lec/sem 3) cr 3.

Course Code: CLAS-2136EL
Department Description: Thorneloe University
Credits: 3.00
Course Type: Undergraduate
Course Status: Active
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