NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 英語字源學(2543)
	(Eng.) English Etymology
Offering Dept	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures
Course Type	Elective	Credits	2	Teacher	TRAN NGOC PHAN
Department	Continuing Bachelor Program in Foreign Languages and Literatures(N)Undergraduate	Language	English	Semester	2024-FALL
Course Description	This introductory course in English Etymology is designed for non-native speakers. Students will explore the complicated yet fascinating origins of English words and how the language has evolved over time. By studying roots and affixes of different origins, students will acquire tools to expand their vocabulary and gain a better understanding of the history behind contemporary English words. The course is tailored to be accessible and engaging for those new to the topic.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
- Understand the basics of etymology and its importance. - Identify common roots, prefixes, and suffixes in English words. - Recognize the influence of Anglo-Saxon, French, Latin, and Greek on English. - Use etymology to enhance vocabulary and language comprehension.			Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Attendance Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Introduction to Etymology Week 2 The History of English (1) Week 3 The History of English (2) Week 4 Anglo-Saxon Root Words Week 5 French Root Words Week 6 Latin Root Words Week 7 Greek Root Words Week 8 Review and Exercises Week 9 Mid-term Exam Week 10 Borrowed Words (1) Week 11 Borrowed Words (2) Week 12 Folk Etymology and Language Change (1) Week 13 Folk Etymology and Language Change (2) Week 14 Combining Words Week 15 Review and Exercices Week 16 Final Exam Week 17 Self-directed learning (1) Week 18 Self-directed learning (2)
Evaluation
Assessment includes pop quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final exam. The percentage of each category will be as follows. • Midterm Exam 30% • Final Exam 30% • Pop Quizzes 25% • Attendance 15%
Textbook & other References
1) Lecture notes 2) Liberman, Anatoly. 2009. Word Origins and How We Know Them: Etymology for Everyone. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 3) Online Etymology Dictionary: https://www.etymonline.com/
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
1) The History of English Podcast: https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/episodes/ 2) Otherwords (PBS web series on Storied): https://tinyurl.com/aejdfuev/ 3) Wiktionary: https://www.wiktionary.org/
Office Hours
By appointment. Email me at tranphan@dragon.nchu.edu.tw
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