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Demystifying Language: English Vocabulary

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TBA		 Online 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Seventy-five per cent of English vocabulary derives from either Latin or Greek. This course provides students with a system and analytical tools to demystify the process of building their English vocabulary. Students are given an introduction to English word formation (morphology) and principles of semantic change, as well as to history of the English language, while mastering a large body of word elements based in Latin and Greek. The course builds general linguistic awareness while increasing students' English vocabulary and ability to understand unknown words at sight. Attention is given to academic, scientific and medical terminology.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

Online

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

26 / 25

Status

Waitlist

Instructor

Gretchen Umholtz

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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