Classics 150 - ROOTS:GRK & LATIN ELEMNTS/ENGL

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 combines 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 is graded S/U only. One evening meeting per week.