Etymology Course
Elevate your teaching in Humanities through this comprehensive Etymology Course. Gain expertise in uncovering word histories, critically assessing sources, and crafting dynamic classroom activities that illuminate meaning, register, and usage for intermediate and advanced language learners, fostering deeper linguistic understanding and engagement.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This focused Etymology Course equips you with skills to harness word origins for effective, captivating language instruction. Master selecting powerful words, exploring Latin, French, and Germanic roots, creating detailed etymological profiles, and assessing key resources like the OED and EEBO. Conclude by producing precise, student-oriented dictionary entries plus practical classroom resources and activities.
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Develop skills
- Build precise etymology profiles by tracing origins, shifts, and cognates accurately.
- Evaluate etymology sources effectively by comparing dictionaries and identifying weak evidence quickly.
- Draft clear, learner-friendly etymology entries tailored for advanced language users.
- Design engaging classroom tasks using word histories to teach meaning, form, and register.
- Select and justify target words, providing strong rationale for Latin, French, and Germanic selections.
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