Classics 150 - ROOTS:GRK & LATIN ELEMNTS/ENGL

Spring
2013
01
2.00
Justina Gregory

M 07:30-09:30

Smith College
39855-S13
SEELYE 101
jgregory@smith.edu
PENDING CAP APPROVAL What does "hypocrisy" have to do with the ancient Greek theater? And what does "delirium" have to do with Roman agriculture? Sixty percent of all English words are derived from Greek and Latin roots, yet the history and effective usage of these words is problematical for many speakers of English. This course will combine hands-on study of Greek and Latin elements in English with lectures and selected primary readings that open a window onto ancient thinking about language, government, the emotions, law, medicine, and education. The course will be graded S/U only. One evening meeting per week.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.