LING 216: WORDS IN ENGLISH
Fall 2025 · Section 001 · CRN 15116
Introduction to the systematic study of English words. Topics include word formation, origins and history of English, etymology, new words, slang and jargon. Students will investigate words using online lexical tools and collect and describe neologisms. Understanding of word formation helps increase mastery of English vocabulary for GRE and other tests. No linguistics background required.
- Credits
- 3
- Instructors
- Suzanne Kemmer